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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.37, 58.22 and 35.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.37, 58.22 and 35.45 is: 48.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.37 : 58.22 = 35.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.37/58.22 = 35.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.37x = 58.22 × 35.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.37x = 2,063.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,063.61/42.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.71

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