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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.72, 64.07 and 12.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.72, 64.07 and 12.28 is: 18.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.72 : 64.07 = 12.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.72/64.07 = 12.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.72x = 64.07 × 12.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.72x = 786.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786.91/42.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.42

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