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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.67, 58.84 and 38.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.67, 58.84 and 38.04 is: 52.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.67 : 58.84 = 38.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.67/58.84 = 38.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.67x = 58.84 × 38.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.67x = 2,238.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,238.27/42.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.46

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