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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.63, 63.92 and 13.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.63, 63.92 and 13.73 is: 20.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.63 : 63.92 = 13.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.63/63.92 = 13.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.63x = 63.92 × 13.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.63x = 877.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877.30/42.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.58

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