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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.85, 64.25 and 19.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.85, 64.25 and 19.98 is: 29.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.85 : 64.25 = 19.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.85/64.25 = 19.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.85x = 64.25 × 19.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.85x = 1,283.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283.75/42.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.96

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