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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.23, 63.30 and 14.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.23, 63.30 and 14.79 is: 22.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.23 : 63.30 = 14.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.23/63.30 = 14.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.23x = 63.30 × 14.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.23x = 936.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936.21/42.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.17

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