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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.97, 63.42 and 30.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.97, 63.42 and 30.42 is: 41.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.97 : 63.42 = 30.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.97/63.42 = 30.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.97x = 63.42 × 30.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.97x = 1,928.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,928.77/45.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.96

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