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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.39, 58.45 and 30.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.39, 58.45 and 30.11 is: 41.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.39 : 58.45 = 30.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.39/58.45 = 30.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.39x = 58.45 × 30.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.39x = 1,759.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,759.49/42.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.51

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