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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.12, 58.13 and 23.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.12, 58.13 and 23.45 is: 32.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.12 : 58.13 = 23.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.12/58.13 = 23.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.12x = 58.13 × 23.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.12x = 1,362.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,362.99/42.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.36

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