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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.54, 63.78 and 24.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.54, 63.78 and 24.48 is: 36.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.54 : 63.78 = 24.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.54/63.78 = 24.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.54x = 63.78 × 24.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.54x = 1,561.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561.33/42.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.70

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