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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.23, 63.35 and 36.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.23, 63.35 and 36.84 is: 55.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.23 : 63.35 = 36.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.23/63.35 = 36.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.23x = 63.35 × 36.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.23x = 2,333.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,333.63/42.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.27

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