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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.27, 63.12 and 36.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.27, 63.12 and 36.59 is: 54.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.27 : 63.12 = 36.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.27/63.12 = 36.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.27x = 63.12 × 36.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.27x = 2,309.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,309.25/42.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.63

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