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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.83, 64.18 and 18.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.83, 64.18 and 18.75 is: 28.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.83 : 64.18 = 18.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.83/64.18 = 18.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.83x = 64.18 × 18.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.83x = 1,203.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203.38/42.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.10

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