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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.37, 63.46 and 24.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.37, 63.46 and 24.04 is: 36.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.37 : 63.46 = 24.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.37/63.46 = 24.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.37x = 63.46 × 24.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.37x = 1,525.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,525.58/42.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.01

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