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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.96, 64.44 and 18.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.96, 64.44 and 18.88 is: 28.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.96 : 64.44 = 18.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.96/64.44 = 18.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.96x = 64.44 × 18.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.96x = 1,216.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,216.63/42.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.32

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