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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.32, 58.36 and 35.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.32, 58.36 and 35.12 is: 48.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.32 : 58.36 = 35.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.32/58.36 = 35.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.32x = 58.36 × 35.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.32x = 2,049.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,049.60/42.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.43

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