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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.74, 59.09 and 32.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.74, 59.09 and 32.43 is: 44.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.74 : 59.09 = 32.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.74/59.09 = 32.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.74x = 59.09 × 32.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.74x = 1,916.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,916.13/42.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.84

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