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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42, 62.91 and 35.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42, 62.91 and 35.19 is: 52.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42 : 62.91 = 35.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42/62.91 = 35.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42x = 62.91 × 35.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42x = 2,213.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,213.80/42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.71

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