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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.29, 58.39 and 37.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.29, 58.39 and 37.67 is: 52.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.29 : 58.39 = 37.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.29/58.39 = 37.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.29x = 58.39 × 37.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.29x = 2,199.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,199.55/42.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.02

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