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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.92, 64.23 and 30.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.92, 64.23 and 30.86 is: 46.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.92 : 64.23 = 30.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.92/64.23 = 30.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.92x = 64.23 × 30.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.92x = 1,981.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,981.82/42.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.18

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