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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.88, 64.31 and 13.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.88, 64.31 and 13.98 is: 20.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.88 : 64.31 = 13.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.88/64.31 = 13.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.88x = 64.31 × 13.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.88x = 899.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899.05/42.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.97

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