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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.95, 64.35 and 22.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.95, 64.35 and 22.67 is: 33.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.95 : 64.35 = 22.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.95/64.35 = 22.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.95x = 64.35 × 22.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.95x = 1,458.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,458.97/42.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.97

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