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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.12, 63.16 and 18.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.12, 63.16 and 18.07 is: 27.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.12 : 63.16 = 18.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.12/63.16 = 18.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.12x = 63.16 × 18.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.12x = 1,141.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141.30/42.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.10

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