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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.21, 63.36 and 18.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.21, 63.36 and 18.18 is: 27.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.21 : 63.36 = 18.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.21/63.36 = 18.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.21x = 63.36 × 18.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.21x = 1,151.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151.88/42.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.29

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