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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.98, 64.32 and 33.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.98, 64.32 and 33.89 is: 50.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.98 : 64.32 = 33.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.98/64.32 = 33.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.98x = 64.32 × 33.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.98x = 2,179.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,179.80/42.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.72

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