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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.88, 63.96 and 37.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.88, 63.96 and 37.69 is: 56.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.88 : 63.96 = 37.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.88/63.96 = 37.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.88x = 63.96 × 37.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.88x = 2,410.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,410.65/42.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.22

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