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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.14, 63.18 and 18.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.14, 63.18 and 18.08 is: 27.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.14 : 63.18 = 18.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.14/63.18 = 18.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.14x = 63.18 × 18.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.14x = 1,142.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142.29/42.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.11

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