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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.56, 58.67 and 30.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.56, 58.67 and 30.26 is: 41.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.56 : 58.67 = 30.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.56/58.67 = 30.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.56x = 58.67 × 30.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.56x = 1,775.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,775.58/42.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.72

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