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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.94, 64.43 and 23.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.94, 64.43 and 23.67 is: 35.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.94 : 64.43 = 23.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.94/64.43 = 23.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.94x = 64.43 × 23.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.94x = 1,525.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,525.12/42.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.52

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