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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.03, 63.09 and 24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.03, 63.09 and 24 is: 36.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.03 : 63.09 = 24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.03/63.09 = 24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.03x = 63.09 × 24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.03x = 1,514.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,514.16/42.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.03

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