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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.54, 63.80 and 15.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.54, 63.80 and 15.49 is: 23.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.54 : 63.80 = 15.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.54/63.80 = 15.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.54x = 63.80 × 15.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.54x = 988.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988.26/42.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.23

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