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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.09, 63.10 and 24.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.09, 63.10 and 24.04 is: 36.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.09 : 63.10 = 24.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.09/63.10 = 24.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.09x = 63.10 × 24.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.09x = 1,516.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,516.49/42.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.03

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