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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.74, 64.14 and 30.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.74, 64.14 and 30.73 is: 46.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.74 : 64.14 = 30.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.74/64.14 = 30.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.74x = 64.14 × 30.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.74x = 1,971.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,971.02/42.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.12

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