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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.91, 64.33 and 15.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.91, 64.33 and 15.84 is: 23.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.91 : 64.33 = 15.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.91/64.33 = 15.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.91x = 64.33 × 15.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.91x = 1,018.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018.99/42.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.75

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