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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.22, 58.13 and 36.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.22, 58.13 and 36.76 is: 50.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.22 : 58.13 = 36.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.22/58.13 = 36.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.22x = 58.13 × 36.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.22x = 2,136.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,136.94/42.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.61

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