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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.43, 58.44 and 32.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.43, 58.44 and 32.71 is: 45.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.43 : 58.44 = 32.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.43/58.44 = 32.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.43x = 58.44 × 32.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.43x = 1,911.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,911.57/42.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.05

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