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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.67, 64.06 and 40.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.67, 64.06 and 40.55 is: 60.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.67 : 64.06 = 40.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.67/64.06 = 40.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.67x = 64.06 × 40.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.67x = 2,597.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,597.11/42.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.87

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