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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.63, 42.56 and 30.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.63, 42.56 and 30.31 is: 42.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.63 : 42.56 = 30.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.63/42.56 = 30.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.63x = 42.56 × 30.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.63x = 1,290.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290.00/30.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.12

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