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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.88, 64.31 and 10.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.88, 64.31 and 10.81 is: 16.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.88 : 64.31 = 10.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.88/64.31 = 10.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.88x = 64.31 × 10.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.88x = 695.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695.37/42.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.22

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