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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.76, 64.16 and 22.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.76, 64.16 and 22.47 is: 33.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.76 : 64.16 = 22.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.76/64.16 = 22.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.76x = 64.16 × 22.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.76x = 1,441.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441.68/42.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.72

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