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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.01, 62.75 and 35.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.01, 62.75 and 35.17 is: 52.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.01 : 62.75 = 35.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.01/62.75 = 35.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.01x = 62.75 × 35.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.01x = 2,206.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,206.85/42.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.53

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