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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.89, 59.19 and 24.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.89, 59.19 and 24.48 is: 33.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.89 : 59.19 = 24.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.89/59.19 = 24.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.89x = 59.19 × 24.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.89x = 1,448.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,448.97/42.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.79

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