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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.90, 64.32 and 18.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.90, 64.32 and 18.90 is: 28.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.90 : 64.32 = 18.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.90/64.32 = 18.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.90x = 64.32 × 18.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.90x = 1,215.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215.65/42.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.34

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