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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.11, 58.01 and 35.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.11, 58.01 and 35.54 is: 48.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.11 : 58.01 = 35.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.11/58.01 = 35.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.11x = 58.01 × 35.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.11x = 2,061.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,061.68/42.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.96

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