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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.68, 58.90 and 23.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.68, 58.90 and 23.27 is: 32.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.68 : 58.90 = 23.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.68/58.90 = 23.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.68x = 58.90 × 23.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.68x = 1,370.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,370.85/42.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.12

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