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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.76, 64.10 and 21.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.76, 64.10 and 21.88 is: 32.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.76 : 64.10 = 21.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.76/64.10 = 21.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.76x = 64.10 × 21.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.76x = 1,402.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,402.51/42.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.80

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