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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.25, 58.24 and 30.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.25, 58.24 and 30.57 is: 42.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.25 : 58.24 = 30.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.25/58.24 = 30.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.25x = 58.24 × 30.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.25x = 1,779.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,779.95/42.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.13

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