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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.62, 63.96 and 22.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.62, 63.96 and 22.34 is: 33.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.62 : 63.96 = 22.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.62/63.96 = 22.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.62x = 63.96 × 22.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.62x = 1,428.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,428.87/42.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.53

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