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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.02, 63.05 and 38.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.02, 63.05 and 38.06 is: 57.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.02 : 63.05 = 38.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.02/63.05 = 38.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.02x = 63.05 × 38.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.02x = 2,399.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,399.18/42.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.10

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