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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.63, 63.80 and 31.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.63, 63.80 and 31.16 is: 46.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.63 : 63.80 = 31.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.63/63.80 = 31.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.63x = 63.80 × 31.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.63x = 1,988.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,988.01/42.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.63

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