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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.73, 64.06 and 17.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.73, 64.06 and 17.03 is: 25.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.73 : 64.06 = 17.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.73/64.06 = 17.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.73x = 64.06 × 17.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.73x = 1,091.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091.06/42.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.54

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