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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.32, 58.44 and 39.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.32, 58.44 and 39.22 is: 54.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.32 : 58.44 = 39.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.32/58.44 = 39.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.32x = 58.44 × 39.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.32x = 2,292.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,292.02/42.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.16

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