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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.96, 64.68 and 33.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.96, 64.68 and 33.99 is: 51.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.96 : 64.68 = 33.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.96/64.68 = 33.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.96x = 64.68 × 33.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.96x = 2,198.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,198.47/42.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.17

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