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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.18, 58.16 and 35.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.18, 58.16 and 35.28 is: 48.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.18 : 58.16 = 35.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.18/58.16 = 35.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.18x = 58.16 × 35.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.18x = 2,051.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,051.88/42.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.65

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