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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.15, 63.33 and 36.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.15, 63.33 and 36.21 is: 54.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.15 : 63.33 = 36.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.15/63.33 = 36.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.15x = 63.33 × 36.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.15x = 2,293.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,293.00/42.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.40

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