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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.10, 58.08 and 32.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.10, 58.08 and 32.20 is: 44.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.10 : 58.08 = 32.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.10/58.08 = 32.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.10x = 58.08 × 32.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.10x = 1,870.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,870.18/42.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.42

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