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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.67, 63.95 and 19.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.67, 63.95 and 19.84 is: 29.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.67 : 63.95 = 19.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.67/63.95 = 19.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.67x = 63.95 × 19.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.67x = 1,268.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268.77/42.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.73

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