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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.29, 63.38 and 15.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.29, 63.38 and 15.23 is: 22.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.29 : 63.38 = 15.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.29/63.38 = 15.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.29x = 63.38 × 15.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.29x = 965.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965.28/42.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.83

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