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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.13, 63.09 and 22.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.13, 63.09 and 22.82 is: 34.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.13 : 63.09 = 22.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.13/63.09 = 22.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.13x = 63.09 × 22.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.13x = 1,439.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,439.71/42.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.18

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