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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.26, 63.29 and 24.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.26, 63.29 and 24.15 is: 36.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.26 : 63.29 = 24.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.26/63.29 = 24.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.26x = 63.29 × 24.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.26x = 1,528.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,528.51/42.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.17

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