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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.14, 63.24 and 30.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.14, 63.24 and 30.72 is: 46.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.14 : 63.24 = 30.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.14/63.24 = 30.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.14x = 63.24 × 30.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.14x = 1,942.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,942.73/42.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.10

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