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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.26, 58.13 and 37.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.26, 58.13 and 37.10 is: 51.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.26 : 58.13 = 37.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.26/58.13 = 37.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.26x = 58.13 × 37.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.26x = 2,156.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,156.15/42.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.03

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