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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.54, 63.73 and 23.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.54, 63.73 and 23.50 is: 35.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.54 : 63.73 = 23.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.54/63.73 = 23.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.54x = 63.73 × 23.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.54x = 1,497.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,497.66/42.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.21

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