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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.08, 58.04 and 35.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.08, 58.04 and 35.18 is: 48.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.08 : 58.04 = 35.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.08/58.04 = 35.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.08x = 58.04 × 35.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.08x = 2,041.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,041.85/42.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.52

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