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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.67, 63.93 and 31.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.67, 63.93 and 31.21 is: 46.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.67 : 63.93 = 31.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.67/63.93 = 31.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.67x = 63.93 × 31.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.67x = 1,995.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,995.26/42.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.76

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