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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.17, 58.22 and 27.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.17, 58.22 and 27.64 is: 38.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.17 : 58.22 = 27.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.17/58.22 = 27.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.17x = 58.22 × 27.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.17x = 1,609.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,609.20/42.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.16

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