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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.20, 64.52 and 42.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.20, 64.52 and 42.20 is: 64.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.20 : 64.52 = 42.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.20/64.52 = 42.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.20x = 64.52 × 42.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.20x = 2,722.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,722.74/42.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.52

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