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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.06, 63.15 and 30.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.06, 63.15 and 30.03 is: 45.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.06 : 63.15 = 30.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.06/63.15 = 30.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.06x = 63.15 × 30.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.06x = 1,896.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,896.39/42.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.09

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