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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.78, 64.13 and 22.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.78, 64.13 and 22.47 is: 33.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.78 : 64.13 = 22.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.78/64.13 = 22.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.78x = 64.13 × 22.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.78x = 1,440.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,440.89/42.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.68

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