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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.49, 63.76 and 24.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.49, 63.76 and 24.47 is: 36.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.49 : 63.76 = 24.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.49/63.76 = 24.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.49x = 63.76 × 24.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.49x = 1,560.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560.21/42.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.72

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