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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.39, 63.61 and 24.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.39, 63.61 and 24.13 is: 36.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.39 : 63.61 = 24.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.39/63.61 = 24.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.39x = 63.61 × 24.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.39x = 1,534.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534.87/42.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.21

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