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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.80, 63.92 and 38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.80, 63.92 and 38 is: 56.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.80 : 63.92 = 38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.80/63.92 = 38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.80x = 63.92 × 38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.80x = 2,428.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,428.96/42.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.75

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