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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.65, 64.07 and 28.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.65, 64.07 and 28.27 is: 42.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.65 : 64.07 = 28.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.65/64.07 = 28.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.65x = 64.07 × 28.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.65x = 1,811.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,811.26/42.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.47

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