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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.52, 58.68 and 24.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.52, 58.68 and 24.10 is: 33.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.52 : 58.68 = 24.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.52/58.68 = 24.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.52x = 58.68 × 24.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.52x = 1,414.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,414.19/42.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.26

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