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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.24, 63.44 and 37.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.24, 63.44 and 37.44 is: 56.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.24 : 63.44 = 37.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.24/63.44 = 37.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.24x = 63.44 × 37.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.24x = 2,375.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,375.19/42.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.23

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