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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.50, 58.65 and 30.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.50, 58.65 and 30.22 is: 41.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.50 : 58.65 = 30.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.50/58.65 = 30.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.50x = 58.65 × 30.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.50x = 1,772.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,772.26/42.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.71

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