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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.53, 63.80 and 15.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.53, 63.80 and 15.46 is: 23.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.53 : 63.80 = 15.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.53/63.80 = 15.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.53x = 63.80 × 15.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.53x = 986.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986.35/42.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.19

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