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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.05, 58.03 and 32.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.05, 58.03 and 32.36 is: 44.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.05 : 58.03 = 32.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.05/58.03 = 32.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.05x = 58.03 × 32.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.05x = 1,877.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,877.48/42.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.65

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