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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.76, 59.02 and 36.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.76, 59.02 and 36.28 is: 50.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.76 : 59.02 = 36.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.76/59.02 = 36.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.76x = 59.02 × 36.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.76x = 2,141.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,141.25/42.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.08

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