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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.21, 63.27 and 35.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.21, 63.27 and 35.01 is: 52.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.21 : 63.27 = 35.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.21/63.27 = 35.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.21x = 63.27 × 35.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.21x = 2,215.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,215.08/42.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.48

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