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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.34, 58.40 and 30.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.34, 58.40 and 30.07 is: 41.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.34 : 58.40 = 30.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.34/58.40 = 30.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.34x = 58.40 × 30.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.34x = 1,756.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,756.04/42.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.48

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