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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.07, 58 and 36.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.07, 58 and 36.94 is: 50.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.07 : 58 = 36.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.07/58 = 36.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.07x = 58 × 36.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.07x = 2,142.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,142.52/42.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.93

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