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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.23, 58.26 and 27.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.23, 58.26 and 27.69 is: 38.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.23 : 58.26 = 27.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.23/58.26 = 27.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.23x = 58.26 × 27.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.23x = 1,613.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,613.10/42.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.20

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