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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.20, 96.18 and 42.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.20, 96.18 and 42.84 is: 64.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.20 : 96.18 = 42.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.20/96.18 = 42.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.20x = 96.18 × 42.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.20x = 4,120.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,120.35/64.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.18

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