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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.18, 58.07 and 32.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.18, 58.07 and 32.95 is: 45.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.18 : 58.07 = 32.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.18/58.07 = 32.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.18x = 58.07 × 32.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.18x = 1,913.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,913.41/42.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.36

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