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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.30, 63.32 and 35.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.30, 63.32 and 35.33 is: 52.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.30 : 63.32 = 35.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.30/63.32 = 35.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.30x = 63.32 × 35.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.30x = 2,236.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,236.60/42.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.87

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