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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.13, 63.10 and 24.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.13, 63.10 and 24.09 is: 36.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.13 : 63.10 = 24.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.13/63.10 = 24.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.13x = 63.10 × 24.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.13x = 1,520.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520.08/42.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.08

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