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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.75, 64.06 and 24.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.75, 64.06 and 24.46 is: 36.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.75 : 64.06 = 24.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.75/64.06 = 24.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.75x = 64.06 × 24.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.75x = 1,566.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,566.87/42.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.65

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