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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.36, 63.47 and 15.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.36, 63.47 and 15.29 is: 22.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.36 : 63.47 = 15.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.36/63.47 = 15.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.36x = 63.47 × 15.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.36x = 970.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970.38/42.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.91

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