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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.71, 64.06 and 12.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.71, 64.06 and 12.27 is: 18.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.71 : 64.06 = 12.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.71/64.06 = 12.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.71x = 64.06 × 12.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.71x = 786.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786.02/42.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.40

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