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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.17, 63.26 and 30.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.17, 63.26 and 30.25 is: 45.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.17 : 63.26 = 30.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.17/63.26 = 30.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.17x = 63.26 × 30.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.17x = 1,913.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,913.62/42.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.38

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