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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.53, 63.81 and 30.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.53, 63.81 and 30.50 is: 45.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.53 : 63.81 = 30.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.53/63.81 = 30.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.53x = 63.81 × 30.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.53x = 1,946.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,946.21/42.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.76

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