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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.98, 64.50 and 23.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.98, 64.50 and 23.73 is: 35.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.98 : 64.50 = 23.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.98/64.50 = 23.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.98x = 64.50 × 23.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.98x = 1,530.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,530.53/42.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.61

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