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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.95, 64.08 and 38.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.95, 64.08 and 38.39 is: 57.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.95 : 64.08 = 38.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.95/64.08 = 38.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.95x = 64.08 × 38.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.95x = 2,460.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,460.03/42.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.28

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