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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.32, 58.39 and 24.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.32, 58.39 and 24.84 is: 34.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.32 : 58.39 = 24.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.32/58.39 = 24.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.32x = 58.39 × 24.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.32x = 1,450.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450.22/42.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.27

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