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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.55, 58.70 and 32.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.55, 58.70 and 32.19 is: 44.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.55 : 58.70 = 32.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.55/58.70 = 32.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.55x = 58.70 × 32.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.55x = 1,889.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,889.25/42.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.40

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