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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.43, 58.60 and 32.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.43, 58.60 and 32.05 is: 44.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.43 : 58.60 = 32.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.43/58.60 = 32.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.43x = 58.60 × 32.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.43x = 1,878.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,878.13/42.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.26

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