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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.76, 58.94 and 32.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.76, 58.94 and 32.93 is: 45.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.76 : 58.94 = 32.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.76/58.94 = 32.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.76x = 58.94 × 32.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.76x = 1,940.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,940.60/42.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.39

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