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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.74, 64.13 and 18.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.74, 64.13 and 18.70 is: 28.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.74 : 64.13 = 18.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.74/64.13 = 18.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.74x = 64.13 × 18.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.74x = 1,199.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199.23/42.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.06

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