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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.65, 63.97 and 10.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.65, 63.97 and 10.59 is: 15.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.65 : 63.97 = 10.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.65/63.97 = 10.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.65x = 63.97 × 10.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.65x = 677.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677.23/42.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.88

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