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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.02, 57.96 and 32.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.02, 57.96 and 32.84 is: 45.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.02 : 57.96 = 32.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.02/57.96 = 32.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.02x = 57.96 × 32.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.02x = 1,903.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,903.41/42.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.30

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