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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.93, 64.26 and 39.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.93, 64.26 and 39.87 is: 59.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.93 : 64.26 = 39.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.93/64.26 = 39.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.93x = 64.26 × 39.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.93x = 2,562.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,562.05/42.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.68

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