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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.83, 64.27 and 13.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.83, 64.27 and 13.95 is: 20.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.83 : 64.27 = 13.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.83/64.27 = 13.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.83x = 64.27 × 13.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.83x = 896.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896.29/42.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.93

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