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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.90, 59.06 and 38.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.90, 59.06 and 38.27 is: 52.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.90 : 59.06 = 38.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.90/59.06 = 38.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.90x = 59.06 × 38.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.90x = 2,260.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,260.47/42.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.70

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