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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.03, 63.03 and 14.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.03, 63.03 and 14.60 is: 21.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.03 : 63.03 = 14.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.03/63.03 = 14.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.03x = 63.03 × 14.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.03x = 920.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920.24/42.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.90

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