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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.93, 59.13 and 32.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.93, 59.13 and 32.00 is: 44.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.93 : 59.13 = 32.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.93/59.13 = 32.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.93x = 59.13 × 32.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.93x = 1,891.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,891.86/42.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.07

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