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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.25, 58.25 and 32.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.25, 58.25 and 32.39 is: 44.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.25 : 58.25 = 32.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.25/58.25 = 32.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.25x = 58.25 × 32.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.25x = 1,886.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,886.65/42.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.65

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