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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.76, 58.52 and 41.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.76, 58.52 and 41.92 is: 57.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.76 : 58.52 = 41.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.76/58.52 = 41.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.76x = 58.52 × 41.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.76x = 2,453.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,453.16/42.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.37

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