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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.89, 64.07 and 38.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.89, 64.07 and 38.07 is: 56.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.89 : 64.07 = 38.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.89/64.07 = 38.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.89x = 64.07 × 38.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.89x = 2,439.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,439.10/42.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.88

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