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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.28, 63.34 and 30.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.28, 63.34 and 30.87 is: 46.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.28 : 63.34 = 30.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.28/63.34 = 30.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.28x = 63.34 × 30.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.28x = 1,955.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,955.23/42.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.25

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