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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.29, 63.35 and 24.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.29, 63.35 and 24.20 is: 36.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.29 : 63.35 = 24.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.29/63.35 = 24.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.29x = 63.35 × 24.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.29x = 1,532.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532.97/42.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.25

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