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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.06, 58.02 and 35.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.06, 58.02 and 35.16 is: 48.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.06 : 58.02 = 35.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.06/58.02 = 35.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.06x = 58.02 × 35.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.06x = 2,039.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,039.98/42.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.50

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