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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.13, 63.16 and 15.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.13, 63.16 and 15.08 is: 22.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.13 : 63.16 = 15.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.13/63.16 = 15.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.13x = 63.16 × 15.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.13x = 952.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952.10/42.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.60

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