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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.02, 62.98 and 14.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.02, 62.98 and 14.95 is: 22.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.02 : 62.98 = 14.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.02/62.98 = 14.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.02x = 62.98 × 14.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.02x = 941.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941.55/42.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.41

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