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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.46, 63.69 and 24.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.46, 63.69 and 24.19 is: 36.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.46 : 63.69 = 24.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.46/63.69 = 24.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.46x = 63.69 × 24.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.46x = 1,540.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540.41/42.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.28

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