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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.69, 58.95 and 39.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.69, 58.95 and 39.23 is: 54.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.69 : 58.95 = 39.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.69/58.95 = 39.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.69x = 58.95 × 39.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.69x = 2,312.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,312.31/42.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.17

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