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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.56, 63.82 and 13.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.56, 63.82 and 13.67 is: 20.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.56 : 63.82 = 13.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.56/63.82 = 13.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.56x = 63.82 × 13.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.56x = 872.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872.36/42.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.50

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