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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.19, 58.28 and 35.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.19, 58.28 and 35.66 is: 49.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.19 : 58.28 = 35.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.19/58.28 = 35.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.19x = 58.28 × 35.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.19x = 2,077.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,077.80/42.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.25

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