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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.16, 63.16 and 24.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.16, 63.16 and 24.12 is: 36.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.16 : 63.16 = 24.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.16/63.16 = 24.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.16x = 63.16 × 24.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.16x = 1,523.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,523.42/42.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.13

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