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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.63, 58.76 and 30.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.63, 58.76 and 30.33 is: 41.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.63 : 58.76 = 30.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.63/58.76 = 30.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.63x = 58.76 × 30.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.63x = 1,782.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,782.19/42.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.81

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