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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.91, 64.34 and 30.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.91, 64.34 and 30.71 is: 46.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.91 : 64.34 = 30.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.91/64.34 = 30.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.91x = 64.34 × 30.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.91x = 1,976.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,976.00/42.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.05

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