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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.92, 64.37 and 12.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.92, 64.37 and 12.49 is: 18.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.92 : 64.37 = 12.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.92/64.37 = 12.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.92x = 64.37 × 12.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.92x = 803.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803.97/42.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.73

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