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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.48, 63.71 and 12.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.48, 63.71 and 12.04 is: 18.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.48 : 63.71 = 12.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.48/63.71 = 12.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.48x = 63.71 × 12.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.48x = 766.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766.92/42.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.05

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