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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.67, 63.64 and 38.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.67, 63.64 and 38.12 is: 56.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.67 : 63.64 = 38.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.67/63.64 = 38.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.67x = 63.64 × 38.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.67x = 2,425.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,425.54/42.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.85

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