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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.78, 64.16 and 23.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.78, 64.16 and 23.55 is: 35.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.78 : 64.16 = 23.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.78/64.16 = 23.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.78x = 64.16 × 23.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.78x = 1,510.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,510.97/42.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.32

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