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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.14, 58.13 and 32.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.14, 58.13 and 32.31 is: 44.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.14 : 58.13 = 32.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.14/58.13 = 32.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.14x = 58.13 × 32.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.14x = 1,877.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,877.97/42.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.56

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