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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.84, 64.23 and 30.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.84, 64.23 and 30.81 is: 46.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.84 : 64.23 = 30.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.84/64.23 = 30.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.84x = 64.23 × 30.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.84x = 1,978.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,978.93/42.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.19

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