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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.91, 59.21 and 24.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.91, 59.21 and 24.49 is: 33.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.91 : 59.21 = 24.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.91/59.21 = 24.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.91x = 59.21 × 24.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.91x = 1,450.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450.05/42.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.79

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