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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.20, 58.14 and 36.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.20, 58.14 and 36.35 is: 50.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.20 : 58.14 = 36.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.20/58.14 = 36.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.20x = 58.14 × 36.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.20x = 2,113.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,113.39/42.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.08

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