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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.93, 64.31 and 18.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.93, 64.31 and 18.86 is: 28.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.93 : 64.31 = 18.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.93/64.31 = 18.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.93x = 64.31 × 18.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.93x = 1,212.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212.47/42.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.24

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