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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.12, 63.12 and 24.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.12, 63.12 and 24.99 is: 37.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.12 : 63.12 = 24.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.12/63.12 = 24.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.12x = 63.12 × 24.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.12x = 1,577.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577.37/42.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.45

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