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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.44, 58.56 and 24.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.44, 58.56 and 24.01 is: 33.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.44 : 58.56 = 24.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.44/58.56 = 24.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.44x = 58.56 × 24.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.44x = 1,406.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,406.19/42.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.14

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