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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.03, 63.09 and 24.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.03, 63.09 and 24.03 is: 36.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.03 : 63.09 = 24.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.03/63.09 = 24.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.03x = 63.09 × 24.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.03x = 1,516.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,516.05/42.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.07

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