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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.93, 64.44 and 27.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.93, 64.44 and 27.75 is: 41.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.93 : 64.44 = 27.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.93/64.44 = 27.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.93x = 64.44 × 27.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.93x = 1,788.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,788.21/42.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.65

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