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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.95, 59.20 and 32.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.95, 59.20 and 32.98 is: 45.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.95 : 59.20 = 32.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.95/59.20 = 32.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.95x = 59.20 × 32.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.95x = 1,951.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,951.96/42.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.45

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