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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.89, 64.33 and 23.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.89, 64.33 and 23.65 is: 35.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.89 : 64.33 = 23.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.89/64.33 = 23.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.89x = 64.33 × 23.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.89x = 1,521.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521.08/42.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.47

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