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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.89, 59.16 and 32.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.89, 59.16 and 32.56 is: 44.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.89 : 59.16 = 32.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.89/59.16 = 32.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.89x = 59.16 × 32.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.89x = 1,926.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,926.10/42.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.91

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