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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.27, 63.40 and 15.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.27, 63.40 and 15.21 is: 22.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.27 : 63.40 = 15.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.27/63.40 = 15.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.27x = 63.40 × 15.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.27x = 964.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964.28/42.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.81

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