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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.77, 59.03 and 24.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.77, 59.03 and 24.36 is: 33.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.77 : 59.03 = 24.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.77/59.03 = 24.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.77x = 59.03 × 24.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.77x = 1,437.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437.55/42.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.61

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