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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.11, 63.09 and 15.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.11, 63.09 and 15.04 is: 22.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.11 : 63.09 = 15.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.11/63.09 = 15.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.11x = 63.09 × 15.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.11x = 948.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948.87/42.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.53

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