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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.84, 59.08 and 32.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.84, 59.08 and 32.47 is: 44.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.84 : 59.08 = 32.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.84/59.08 = 32.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.84x = 59.08 × 32.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.84x = 1,918.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,918.33/42.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.78

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