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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.21, 58.14 and 37.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.21, 58.14 and 37.35 is: 51.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.21 : 58.14 = 37.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.21/58.14 = 37.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.21x = 58.14 × 37.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.21x = 2,171.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,171.53/42.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.45

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