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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.66, 63.81 and 31.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.66, 63.81 and 31.23 is: 46.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.66 : 63.81 = 31.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.66/63.81 = 31.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.66x = 63.81 × 31.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.66x = 1,992.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,992.79/42.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.71

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