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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.13, 63.11 and 30.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.13, 63.11 and 30.07 is: 45.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.13 : 63.11 = 30.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.13/63.11 = 30.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.13x = 63.11 × 30.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.13x = 1,897.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,897.57/42.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.04

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