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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.37, 58.43 and 28.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.37, 58.43 and 28.55 is: 39.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.37 : 58.43 = 28.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.37/58.43 = 28.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.37x = 58.43 × 28.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.37x = 1,667.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,667.81/42.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.37

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