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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.95, 59.18 and 37.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.95, 59.18 and 37.77 is: 52.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.95 : 59.18 = 37.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.95/59.18 = 37.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.95x = 59.18 × 37.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.95x = 2,235.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,235.04/42.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.04

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