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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.61, 63.91 and 10.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.61, 63.91 and 10.55 is: 15.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.61 : 63.91 = 10.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.61/63.91 = 10.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.61x = 63.91 × 10.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.61x = 674.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674.09/42.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.82

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