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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.19, 58.38 and 36.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.19, 58.38 and 36.04 is: 49.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.19 : 58.38 = 36.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.19/58.38 = 36.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.19x = 58.38 × 36.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.19x = 2,104.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,104.02/42.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.87

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