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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.87, 64.22 and 33.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.87, 64.22 and 33.83 is: 50.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.87 : 64.22 = 33.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.87/64.22 = 33.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.87x = 64.22 × 33.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.87x = 2,172.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,172.24/42.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.67

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