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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.12, 58.13 and 24.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.12, 58.13 and 24.64 is: 34.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.12 : 58.13 = 24.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.12/58.13 = 24.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.12x = 58.13 × 24.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.12x = 1,432.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,432.29/42.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.00

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