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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.66, 58.88 and 32.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.66, 58.88 and 32.32 is: 44.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.66 : 58.88 = 32.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.66/58.88 = 32.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.66x = 58.88 × 32.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.66x = 1,903.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,903.16/42.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.61

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