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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.64, 63.90 and 30.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.64, 63.90 and 30.64 is: 45.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.64 : 63.90 = 30.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.64/63.90 = 30.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.64x = 63.90 × 30.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.64x = 1,957.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,957.90/42.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.92

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