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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.12, 63.08 and 31.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.12, 63.08 and 31.44 is: 47.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.12 : 63.08 = 31.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.12/63.08 = 31.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.12x = 63.08 × 31.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.12x = 1,983.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,983.24/42.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.09

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