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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.94, 64.34 and 38.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.94, 64.34 and 38.08 is: 57.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.94 : 64.34 = 38.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.94/64.34 = 38.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.94x = 64.34 × 38.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.94x = 2,450.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,450.07/42.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.06

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