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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.46, 36.68 and 6.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.46, 36.68 and 6.42 is: 9.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.46 : 36.68 = 6.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.46/36.68 = 6.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.46x = 36.68 × 6.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.46x = 235.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235.45/24.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.63

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