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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.67, 58.76 and 36.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.67, 58.76 and 36.52 is: 50.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.67 : 58.76 = 36.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.67/58.76 = 36.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.67x = 58.76 × 36.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.67x = 2,145.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,145.72/42.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.28

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