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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.44, 58.47 and 38.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.44, 58.47 and 38.07 is: 52.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.44 : 58.47 = 38.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.44/58.47 = 38.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.44x = 58.47 × 38.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.44x = 2,225.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,225.66/42.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.45

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