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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.05, 58.01 and 39.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.05, 58.01 and 39.15 is: 54.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.05 : 58.01 = 39.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.05/58.01 = 39.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.05x = 58.01 × 39.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.05x = 2,270.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,270.90/42.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.01

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