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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.74, 58.98 and 23.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.74, 58.98 and 23.33 is: 32.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.74 : 58.98 = 23.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.74/58.98 = 23.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.74x = 58.98 × 23.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.74x = 1,376.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,376.10/42.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.20

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