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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.83, 63.93 and 37.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.83, 63.93 and 37.70 is: 56.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.83 : 63.93 = 37.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.83/63.93 = 37.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.83x = 63.93 × 37.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.83x = 2,410.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,410.17/42.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.27

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