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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.86, 64.26 and 18.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.86, 64.26 and 18.82 is: 28.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.86 : 64.26 = 18.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.86/64.26 = 18.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.86x = 64.26 × 18.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.86x = 1,209.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209.37/42.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.22

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