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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.87, 64.25 and 22.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.87, 64.25 and 22.54 is: 33.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.87 : 64.25 = 22.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.87/64.25 = 22.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.87x = 64.25 × 22.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.87x = 1,447.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,447.76/42.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.77

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