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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.84, 63.94 and 37.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.84, 63.94 and 37.41 is: 55.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.84 : 63.94 = 37.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.84/63.94 = 37.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.84x = 63.94 × 37.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.84x = 2,392.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,392.04/42.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.84

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