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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.94, 64.42 and 24.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.94, 64.42 and 24.66 is: 37.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.94 : 64.42 = 24.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.94/64.42 = 24.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.94x = 64.42 × 24.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.94x = 1,588.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588.60/42.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.00

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