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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.68, 63.93 and 24.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.68, 63.93 and 24.63 is: 36.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.68 : 63.93 = 24.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.68/63.93 = 24.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.68x = 63.93 × 24.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.68x = 1,574.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574.60/42.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.90

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