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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.55, 63.80 and 24.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.55, 63.80 and 24.51 is: 36.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.55 : 63.80 = 24.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.55/63.80 = 24.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.55x = 63.80 × 24.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.55x = 1,563.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563.30/42.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.74

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