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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.08, 62.93 and 30.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.08, 62.93 and 30.53 is: 45.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.08 : 62.93 = 30.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.08/62.93 = 30.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.08x = 62.93 × 30.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.08x = 1,921.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,921.49/42.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.67

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