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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.88, 64.44 and 24.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.88, 64.44 and 24.85 is: 37.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.88 : 64.44 = 24.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.88/64.44 = 24.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.88x = 64.44 × 24.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.88x = 1,601.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601.33/42.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.34

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