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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.73, 58.95 and 24.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.73, 58.95 and 24.30 is: 33.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.73 : 58.95 = 24.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.73/58.95 = 24.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.73x = 58.95 × 24.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.73x = 1,432.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,432.49/42.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.52

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