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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.64, 58.77 and 30.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.64, 58.77 and 30.96 is: 42.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.64 : 58.77 = 30.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.64/58.77 = 30.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.64x = 58.77 × 30.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.64x = 1,819.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,819.52/42.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.67

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