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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.73, 64.06 and 22.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.73, 64.06 and 22.44 is: 33.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.73 : 64.06 = 22.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.73/64.06 = 22.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.73x = 64.06 × 22.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.73x = 1,437.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437.51/42.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.64

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