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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.46, 58.58 and 32.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.46, 58.58 and 32.11 is: 44.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.46 : 58.58 = 32.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.46/58.58 = 32.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.46x = 58.58 × 32.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.46x = 1,880.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,880.55/42.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.29

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