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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.45, 58.61 and 32.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.45, 58.61 and 32.19 is: 44.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.45 : 58.61 = 32.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.45/58.61 = 32.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.45x = 58.61 × 32.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.45x = 1,886.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,886.66/42.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.44

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