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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42, 63.29 and 38.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42, 63.29 and 38.22 is: 57.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42 : 63.29 = 38.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42/63.29 = 38.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42x = 63.29 × 38.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42x = 2,418.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,418.94/42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.59

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