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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.28, 63.40 and 24.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.28, 63.40 and 24.24 is: 36.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.28 : 63.40 = 24.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.28/63.40 = 24.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.28x = 63.40 × 24.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.28x = 1,536.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,536.82/42.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.35

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