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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.76, 64.37 and 30.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.76, 64.37 and 30.82 is: 46.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.76 : 64.37 = 30.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.76/64.37 = 30.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.76x = 64.37 × 30.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.76x = 1,983.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,983.88/42.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.40

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