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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.26, 63.30 and 24.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.26, 63.30 and 24.17 is: 36.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.26 : 63.30 = 24.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.26/63.30 = 24.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.26x = 63.30 × 24.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.26x = 1,529.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529.96/42.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.20

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