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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.64, 64.07 and 27.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.64, 64.07 and 27.46 is: 41.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.64 : 64.07 = 27.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.64/64.07 = 27.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.64x = 64.07 × 27.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.64x = 1,759.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,759.36/42.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.26

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