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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.14, 58.02 and 35.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.14, 58.02 and 35.99 is: 49.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.14 : 58.02 = 35.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.14/58.02 = 35.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.14x = 58.02 × 35.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.14x = 2,088.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,088.14/42.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.55

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