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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.12, 63.18 and 18.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.12, 63.18 and 18.06 is: 27.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.12 : 63.18 = 18.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.12/63.18 = 18.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.12x = 63.18 × 18.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.12x = 1,141.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141.03/42.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.09

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