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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.08, 63.18 and 24.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.08, 63.18 and 24.08 is: 36.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.08 : 63.18 = 24.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.08/63.18 = 24.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.08x = 63.18 × 24.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.08x = 1,521.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521.06/42.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.15

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