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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.66, 58.94 and 30.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.66, 58.94 and 30.38 is: 41.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.66 : 58.94 = 30.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.66/58.94 = 30.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.66x = 58.94 × 30.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.66x = 1,790.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,790.60/42.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.97

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