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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.09, 63.09 and 24.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.09, 63.09 and 24.45 is: 36.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.09 : 63.09 = 24.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.09/63.09 = 24.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.09x = 63.09 × 24.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.09x = 1,542.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542.55/42.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.65

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