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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.94, 64.30 and 37.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.94, 64.30 and 37.86 is: 56.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.94 : 64.30 = 37.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.94/64.30 = 37.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.94x = 64.30 × 37.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.94x = 2,434.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,434.40/42.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.69

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