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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.83, 64.26 and 40.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.83, 64.26 and 40.89 is: 61.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.83 : 64.26 = 40.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.83/64.26 = 40.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.83x = 64.26 × 40.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.83x = 2,627.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,627.59/42.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.35

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