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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.35, 63.48 and 18.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.35, 63.48 and 18.30 is: 27.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.35 : 63.48 = 18.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.35/63.48 = 18.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.35x = 63.48 × 18.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.35x = 1,161.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161.68/42.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.43

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