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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.66, 58.70 and 36.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.66, 58.70 and 36.50 is: 50.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.66 : 58.70 = 36.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.66/58.70 = 36.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.66x = 58.70 × 36.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.66x = 2,142.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,142.07/42.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.21

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