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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.14, 63.21 and 18.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.14, 63.21 and 18.11 is: 27.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.14 : 63.21 = 18.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.14/63.21 = 18.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.14x = 63.21 × 18.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.14x = 1,144.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144.42/42.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.16

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