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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.70, 64.04 and 12.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.70, 64.04 and 12.27 is: 18.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.70 : 64.04 = 12.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.70/64.04 = 12.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.70x = 64.04 × 12.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.70x = 785.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785.39/42.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.40

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