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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.98, 64.46 and 12.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.98, 64.46 and 12.55 is: 18.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.98 : 64.46 = 12.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.98/64.46 = 12.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.98x = 64.46 × 12.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.98x = 808.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808.84/42.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.82

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