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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.25, 63.33 and 15.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.25, 63.33 and 15.18 is: 22.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.25 : 63.33 = 15.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.25/63.33 = 15.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.25x = 63.33 × 15.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.25x = 961.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961.11/42.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.75

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