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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.23, 96.22 and 42.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.23, 96.22 and 42.50 is: 63.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.23 : 96.22 = 42.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.23/96.22 = 42.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.23x = 96.22 × 42.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.23x = 4,088.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,088.66/64.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.66

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