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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.06, 58.05 and 32.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.06, 58.05 and 32.38 is: 44.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.06 : 58.05 = 32.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.06/58.05 = 32.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.06x = 58.05 × 32.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.06x = 1,879.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,879.66/42.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.69

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