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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.57, 63.85 and 12.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.57, 63.85 and 12.13 is: 18.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.57 : 63.85 = 12.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.57/63.85 = 12.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.57x = 63.85 × 12.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.57x = 774.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774.57/42.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.20

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