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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.76, 64.24 and 36.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.76, 64.24 and 36.89 is: 55.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.76 : 64.24 = 36.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.76/64.24 = 36.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.76x = 64.24 × 36.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.76x = 2,369.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,369.31/42.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.42

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