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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.12, 58 and 35.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.12, 58 and 35.54 is: 48.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.12 : 58 = 35.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.12/58 = 35.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.12x = 58 × 35.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.12x = 2,061.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,061.32/42.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.94

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