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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.04, 58.02 and 30.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.04, 58.02 and 30.52 is: 42.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.04 : 58.02 = 30.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.04/58.02 = 30.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.04x = 58.02 × 30.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.04x = 1,770.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,770.77/42.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.12

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