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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.83, 64.25 and 27.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.83, 64.25 and 27.62 is: 41.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.83 : 64.25 = 27.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.83/64.25 = 27.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.83x = 64.25 × 27.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.83x = 1,774.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,774.13/42.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.43

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