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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.33, 63.43 and 18.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.33, 63.43 and 18.25 is: 27.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.33 : 63.43 = 18.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.33/63.43 = 18.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.33x = 63.43 × 18.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.33x = 1,157.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157.60/42.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.35

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