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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.84, 64.20 and 23.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.84, 64.20 and 23.56 is: 35.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.84 : 64.20 = 23.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.84/64.20 = 23.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.84x = 64.20 × 23.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.84x = 1,512.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,512.55/42.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.31

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