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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.02, 63.26 and 30.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.02, 63.26 and 30.06 is: 45.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.02 : 63.26 = 30.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.02/63.26 = 30.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.02x = 63.26 × 30.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.02x = 1,901.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,901.60/42.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.25

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