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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.67, 64.02 and 38.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.67, 64.02 and 38.77 is: 58.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.67 : 64.02 = 38.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.67/64.02 = 38.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.67x = 64.02 × 38.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.67x = 2,482.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,482.06/42.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.17

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