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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.67, 58.83 and 30.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.67, 58.83 and 30.36 is: 41.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.67 : 58.83 = 30.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.67/58.83 = 30.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.67x = 58.83 × 30.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.67x = 1,786.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,786.08/42.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.86

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