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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.45, 58.46 and 30.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.45, 58.46 and 30.15 is: 41.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.45 : 58.46 = 30.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.45/58.46 = 30.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.45x = 58.46 × 30.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.45x = 1,762.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,762.42/42.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.52

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