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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.08, 63.11 and 30.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.08, 63.11 and 30.74 is: 46.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.08 : 63.11 = 30.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.08/63.11 = 30.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.08x = 63.11 × 30.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.08x = 1,939.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,939.76/42.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.10

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