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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.29, 58.27 and 37.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.29, 58.27 and 37.91 is: 52.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.29 : 58.27 = 37.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.29/58.27 = 37.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.29x = 58.27 × 37.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.29x = 2,209.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,209.02/42.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.23

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