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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.85, 64.24 and 13.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.85, 64.24 and 13.95 is: 20.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.85 : 64.24 = 13.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.85/64.24 = 13.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.85x = 64.24 × 13.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.85x = 896.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896.15/42.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.91

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