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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.98, 59.27 and 32.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.98, 59.27 and 32.65 is: 45.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.98 : 59.27 = 32.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.98/59.27 = 32.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.98x = 59.27 × 32.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.98x = 1,935.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,935.33/42.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.03

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