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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.65, 64.02 and 22.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.65, 64.02 and 22.38 is: 33.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.65 : 64.02 = 22.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.65/64.02 = 22.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.65x = 64.02 × 22.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.65x = 1,432.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,432.42/42.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.58

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