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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.11, 63.11 and 15.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.11, 63.11 and 15.03 is: 22.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.11 : 63.11 = 15.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.11/63.11 = 15.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.11x = 63.11 × 15.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.11x = 948.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948.23/42.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.52

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