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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.18, 63.44 and 35.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.18, 63.44 and 35.52 is: 53.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.18 : 63.44 = 35.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.18/63.44 = 35.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.18x = 63.44 × 35.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.18x = 2,253.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,253.39/42.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.42

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