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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.91, 64.43 and 38.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.91, 64.43 and 38.99 is: 58.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.91 : 64.43 = 38.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.91/64.43 = 38.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.91x = 64.43 × 38.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.91x = 2,512.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,512.13/42.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.54

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