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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.68, 58.84 and 36.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.68, 58.84 and 36.07 is: 49.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.68 : 58.84 = 36.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.68/58.84 = 36.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.68x = 58.84 × 36.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.68x = 2,122.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,122.12/42.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.72

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