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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.06, 57.98 and 35.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.06, 57.98 and 35.45 is: 48.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.06 : 57.98 = 35.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.06/57.98 = 35.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.06x = 57.98 × 35.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.06x = 2,055.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,055.39/42.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.87

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