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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.53, 58.54 and 30.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.53, 58.54 and 30.23 is: 41.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.53 : 58.54 = 30.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.53/58.54 = 30.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.53x = 58.54 × 30.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.53x = 1,769.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,769.73/42.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.61

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