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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.95, 64.47 and 30.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.95, 64.47 and 30.13 is: 45.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.95 : 64.47 = 30.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.95/64.47 = 30.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.95x = 64.47 × 30.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.95x = 1,942.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,942.48/42.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.23

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