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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.80, 64.08 and 30.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.80, 64.08 and 30.58 is: 45.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.80 : 64.08 = 30.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.80/64.08 = 30.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.80x = 64.08 × 30.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.80x = 1,959.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,959.41/42.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.78

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