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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.46, 63.68 and 12.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.46, 63.68 and 12.03 is: 18.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.46 : 63.68 = 12.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.46/63.68 = 12.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.46x = 63.68 × 12.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.46x = 765.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765.75/42.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.04

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