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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.09, 58.05 and 36.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.09, 58.05 and 36.33 is: 50.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.09 : 58.05 = 36.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.09/58.05 = 36.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.09x = 58.05 × 36.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.09x = 2,108.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,108.96/42.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.11

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