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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.09, 57.93 and 36.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.09, 57.93 and 36.93 is: 50.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.09 : 57.93 = 36.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.09/57.93 = 36.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.09x = 57.93 × 36.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.09x = 2,139.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,139.35/42.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.83

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