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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.92, 64.22 and 36.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.92, 64.22 and 36.98 is: 55.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.92 : 64.22 = 36.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.92/64.22 = 36.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.92x = 64.22 × 36.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.92x = 2,374.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,374.86/42.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.33

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