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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.62, 64.16 and 38.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.62, 64.16 and 38.90 is: 58.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.62 : 64.16 = 38.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.62/64.16 = 38.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.62x = 64.16 × 38.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.62x = 2,495.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,495.82/42.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.56

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