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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.91, 64.42 and 24.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.91, 64.42 and 24.89 is: 37.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.91 : 64.42 = 24.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.91/64.42 = 24.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.91x = 64.42 × 24.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.91x = 1,603.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603.41/42.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.37

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