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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.67, 63.90 and 37.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.67, 63.90 and 37.55 is: 56.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.67 : 63.90 = 37.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.67/63.90 = 37.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.67x = 63.90 × 37.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.67x = 2,399.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,399.06/42.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.22

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