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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.11, 63.10 and 17.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.11, 63.10 and 17.72 is: 26.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.11 : 63.10 = 17.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.11/63.10 = 17.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.11x = 63.10 × 17.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.11x = 1,118.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,118.13/42.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.55

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