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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.80, 64.13 and 36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.80, 64.13 and 36 is: 53.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.80 : 64.13 = 36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.80/64.13 = 36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.80x = 64.13 × 36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.80x = 2,308.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,308.50/42.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.94

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