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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.93, 59.21 and 30.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.93, 59.21 and 30.66 is: 42.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.93 : 59.21 = 30.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.93/59.21 = 30.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.93x = 59.21 × 30.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.93x = 1,815.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,815.23/42.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.28

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