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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.67, 64.03 and 23.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.67, 64.03 and 23.43 is: 35.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.67 : 64.03 = 23.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.67/64.03 = 23.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.67x = 64.03 × 23.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.67x = 1,500.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,500.05/42.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.15

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