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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.06, 58.02 and 30.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.06, 58.02 and 30.39 is: 41.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.06 : 58.02 = 30.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.06/58.02 = 30.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.06x = 58.02 × 30.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.06x = 1,763.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,763.23/42.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.92

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