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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.31, 63.42 and 22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.31, 63.42 and 22 is: 32.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.31 : 63.42 = 22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.31/63.42 = 22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.31x = 63.42 × 22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.31x = 1,395.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,395.24/42.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.98

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