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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.22, 63.29 and 17.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.22, 63.29 and 17.83 is: 26.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.22 : 63.29 = 17.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.22/63.29 = 17.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.22x = 63.29 × 17.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.22x = 1,128.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128.58/42.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.73

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