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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.93, 59.25 and 24.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.93, 59.25 and 24.52 is: 33.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.93 : 59.25 = 24.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.93/59.25 = 24.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.93x = 59.25 × 24.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.93x = 1,452.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452.73/42.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.84

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