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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.55, 63.81 and 12.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.55, 63.81 and 12.11 is: 18.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.55 : 63.81 = 12.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.55/63.81 = 12.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.55x = 63.81 × 12.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.55x = 772.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772.61/42.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.16

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