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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.76, 58.91 and 32.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.76, 58.91 and 32.36 is: 44.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.76 : 58.91 = 32.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.76/58.91 = 32.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.76x = 58.91 × 32.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.76x = 1,906.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,906.33/42.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.59

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