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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.15, 63.22 and 15.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.15, 63.22 and 15.10 is: 22.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.15 : 63.22 = 15.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.15/63.22 = 15.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.15x = 63.22 × 15.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.15x = 954.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954.43/42.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.64

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