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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.26, 63.38 and 11.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.26, 63.38 and 11.82 is: 17.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.26 : 63.38 = 11.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.26/63.38 = 11.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.26x = 63.38 × 11.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.26x = 748.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748.95/42.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.72

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