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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.12, 63.16 and 35.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.12, 63.16 and 35.36 is: 53.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.12 : 63.16 = 35.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.12/63.16 = 35.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.12x = 63.16 × 35.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.12x = 2,233.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,233.34/42.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.02

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