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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.73, 58.90 and 30.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.73, 58.90 and 30.43 is: 41.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.73 : 58.90 = 30.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.73/58.90 = 30.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.73x = 58.90 × 30.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.73x = 1,792.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,792.33/42.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.95

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