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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.28, 63.45 and 36.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.28, 63.45 and 36.27 is: 54.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.28 : 63.45 = 36.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.28/63.45 = 36.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.28x = 63.45 × 36.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.28x = 2,301.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,301.33/42.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.43

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