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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.12, 63.23 and 30.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.12, 63.23 and 30.11 is: 45.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.12 : 63.23 = 30.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.12/63.23 = 30.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.12x = 63.23 × 30.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.12x = 1,903.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,903.39/42.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.19

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