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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.97, 64.47 and 18.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.97, 64.47 and 18.91 is: 28.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.97 : 64.47 = 18.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.97/64.47 = 18.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.97x = 64.47 × 18.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.97x = 1,219.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,219.13/42.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.37

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