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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.85, 64.55 and 35.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.85, 64.55 and 35.34 is: 53.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.85 : 64.55 = 35.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.85/64.55 = 35.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.85x = 64.55 × 35.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.85x = 2,280.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,280.70/42.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.23

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