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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.52, 58.66 and 30.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.52, 58.66 and 30.22 is: 41.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.52 : 58.66 = 30.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.52/58.66 = 30.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.52x = 58.66 × 30.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.52x = 1,772.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,772.71/42.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.69

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