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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.89, 59.20 and 24.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.89, 59.20 and 24.46 is: 33.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.89 : 59.20 = 24.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.89/59.20 = 24.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.89x = 59.20 × 24.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.89x = 1,448.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,448.18/42.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.77

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