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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.41, 63.62 and 13.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.41, 63.62 and 13.52 is: 20.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.41 : 63.62 = 13.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.41/63.62 = 13.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.41x = 63.62 × 13.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.41x = 860.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860.14/42.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.28

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