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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.62, 58.82 and 23.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.62, 58.82 and 23.95 is: 33.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.62 : 58.82 = 23.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.62/58.82 = 23.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.62x = 58.82 × 23.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.62x = 1,408.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,408.74/42.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.05

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