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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.28, 58.24 and 32.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.28, 58.24 and 32.56 is: 44.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.28 : 58.24 = 32.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.28/58.24 = 32.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.28x = 58.24 × 32.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.28x = 1,896.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,896.29/42.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.85

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