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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.51, 58.67 and 30.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.51, 58.67 and 30.23 is: 41.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.51 : 58.67 = 30.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.51/58.67 = 30.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.51x = 58.67 × 30.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.51x = 1,773.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,773.15/42.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.71

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