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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.48, 58.62 and 30.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.48, 58.62 and 30.22 is: 41.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.48 : 58.62 = 30.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.48/58.62 = 30.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.48x = 58.62 × 30.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.48x = 1,771.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,771.50/42.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.70

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