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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.12, 58.11 and 32.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.12, 58.11 and 32.91 is: 45.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.12 : 58.11 = 32.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.12/58.11 = 32.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.12x = 58.11 × 32.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.12x = 1,912.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,912.40/42.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.40

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