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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.69, 64.11 and 24.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.69, 64.11 and 24.67 is: 37.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.69 : 64.11 = 24.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.69/64.11 = 24.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.69x = 64.11 × 24.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.69x = 1,581.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581.63/42.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.05

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