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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.74, 64.09 and 23.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.74, 64.09 and 23.51 is: 35.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.74 : 64.09 = 23.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.74/64.09 = 23.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.74x = 64.09 × 23.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.74x = 1,506.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,506.38/42.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.24

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