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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.97, 64.30 and 33.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.97, 64.30 and 33.86 is: 50.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.97 : 64.30 = 33.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.97/64.30 = 33.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.97x = 64.30 × 33.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.97x = 2,176.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,176.71/42.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.66

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