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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.97, 59.14 and 30.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.97, 59.14 and 30.67 is: 42.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.97 : 59.14 = 30.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.97/59.14 = 30.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.97x = 59.14 × 30.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.97x = 1,813.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,813.82/42.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.21

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