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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.95, 59.26 and 24.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.95, 59.26 and 24.52 is: 33.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.95 : 59.26 = 24.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.95/59.26 = 24.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.95x = 59.26 × 24.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.95x = 1,453.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453.06/42.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.83

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