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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.39, 63.59 and 24.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.39, 63.59 and 24.09 is: 36.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.39 : 63.59 = 24.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.39/63.59 = 24.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.39x = 63.59 × 24.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.39x = 1,531.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,531.88/42.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.14

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