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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.41, 63.55 and 30.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.41, 63.55 and 30.97 is: 46.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.41 : 63.55 = 30.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.41/63.55 = 30.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.41x = 63.55 × 30.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.41x = 1,967.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,967.83/42.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.40

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