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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.76, 64.09 and 19.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.76, 64.09 and 19.91 is: 29.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.76 : 64.09 = 19.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.76/64.09 = 19.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.76x = 64.09 × 19.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.76x = 1,276.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,276.22/42.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.85

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