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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.14, 57.90 and 36.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.14, 57.90 and 36.64 is: 50.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.14 : 57.90 = 36.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.14/57.90 = 36.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.14x = 57.90 × 36.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.14x = 2,121.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,121.46/42.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.34

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