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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.28, 58.42 and 32.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.28, 58.42 and 32.66 is: 45.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.28 : 58.42 = 32.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.28/58.42 = 32.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.28x = 58.42 × 32.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.28x = 1,908.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,908.00/42.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.13

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