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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.36, 58.47 and 32.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.36, 58.47 and 32.67 is: 45.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.36 : 58.47 = 32.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.36/58.47 = 32.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.36x = 58.47 × 32.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.36x = 1,910.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,910.21/42.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.09

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