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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.46, 63.69 and 23.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.46, 63.69 and 23.58 is: 35.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.46 : 63.69 = 23.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.46/63.69 = 23.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.46x = 63.69 × 23.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.46x = 1,501.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,501.81/42.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.37

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