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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.76, 64.08 and 37.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.76, 64.08 and 37.48 is: 56.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.76 : 64.08 = 37.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.76/64.08 = 37.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.76x = 64.08 × 37.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.76x = 2,401.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,401.72/42.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.17

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