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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.99, 64.45 and 23.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.99, 64.45 and 23.71 is: 35.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.99 : 64.45 = 23.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.99/64.45 = 23.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.99x = 64.45 × 23.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.99x = 1,528.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,528.11/42.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.55

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