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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.94, 64.42 and 38.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.94, 64.42 and 38.32 is: 57.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.94 : 64.42 = 38.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.94/64.42 = 38.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.94x = 64.42 × 38.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.94x = 2,468.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,468.57/42.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.49

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