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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.67, 63.88 and 36.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.67, 63.88 and 36.57 is: 54.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.67 : 63.88 = 36.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.67/63.88 = 36.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.67x = 63.88 × 36.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.67x = 2,336.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,336.09/42.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.75

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