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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.92, 64.16 and 37.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.92, 64.16 and 37.39 is: 55.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.92 : 64.16 = 37.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.92/64.16 = 37.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.92x = 64.16 × 37.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.92x = 2,398.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,398.72/42.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.88

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