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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.28, 58.35 and 34.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.28, 58.35 and 34.99 is: 48.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.28 : 58.35 = 34.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.28/58.35 = 34.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.28x = 58.35 × 34.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.28x = 2,041.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,041.67/42.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.29

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