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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.89, 64.40 and 39.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.89, 64.40 and 39.47 is: 59.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.89 : 64.40 = 39.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.89/64.40 = 39.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.89x = 64.40 × 39.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.89x = 2,541.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,541.58/42.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.26

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