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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.35, 58.35 and 30.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.35, 58.35 and 30.05 is: 41.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.35 : 58.35 = 30.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.35/58.35 = 30.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.35x = 58.35 × 30.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.35x = 1,752.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,752.98/42.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.39

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