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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.34, 58.44 and 23.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.34, 58.44 and 23.93 is: 33.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.34 : 58.44 = 23.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.34/58.44 = 23.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.34x = 58.44 × 23.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.34x = 1,398.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398.43/42.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.03

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