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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.26, 63.38 and 13.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.26, 63.38 and 13.76 is: 20.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.26 : 63.38 = 13.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.26/63.38 = 13.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.26x = 63.38 × 13.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.26x = 872.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872.11/42.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.64

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