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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.36, 64 and 42.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.36, 64 and 42.36 is: 64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.36 : 64 = 42.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.36/64 = 42.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.36x = 64 × 42.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.36x = 2,711.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,711.04/42.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64

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