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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.32, 63.51 and 15.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.32, 63.51 and 15.27 is: 22.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.32 : 63.51 = 15.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.32/63.51 = 15.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.32x = 63.51 × 15.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.32x = 969.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969.83/42.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.92

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