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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.24, 58.34 and 36.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.24, 58.34 and 36.12 is: 49.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.24 : 58.34 = 36.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.24/58.34 = 36.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.24x = 58.34 × 36.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.24x = 2,107.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,107.24/42.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.89

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