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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.16, 58.22 and 35.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.16, 58.22 and 35.68 is: 49.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.16 : 58.22 = 35.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.16/58.22 = 35.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.16x = 58.22 × 35.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.16x = 2,077.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,077.29/42.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.27

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