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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.30, 58.32 and 30.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.30, 58.32 and 30.02 is: 41.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.30 : 58.32 = 30.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.30/58.32 = 30.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.30x = 58.32 × 30.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.30x = 1,750.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,750.77/42.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.39

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