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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.83, 64.13 and 24.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.83, 64.13 and 24.77 is: 37.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.83 : 64.13 = 24.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.83/64.13 = 24.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.83x = 64.13 × 24.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.83x = 1,588.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588.06/42.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.08

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