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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.83, 64.51 and 36.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.83, 64.51 and 36.46 is: 54.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.83 : 64.51 = 36.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.83/64.51 = 36.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.83x = 64.51 × 36.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.83x = 2,352.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,352.03/42.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.92

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