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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.42, 65.13 and 12.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.42, 65.13 and 12.98 is: 19.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.42 : 65.13 = 12.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.42/65.13 = 12.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.42x = 65.13 × 12.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.42x = 845.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845.50/43.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.47

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