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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.98, 64.49 and 21.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.98, 64.49 and 21.34 is: 32.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.98 : 64.49 = 21.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.98/64.49 = 21.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.98x = 64.49 × 21.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.98x = 1,375.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375.84/42.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.01

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