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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.23, 63.35 and 13.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.23, 63.35 and 13.34 is: 20.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.23 : 63.35 = 13.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.23/63.35 = 13.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.23x = 63.35 × 13.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.23x = 845.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845.28/42.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.01

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