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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.38, 63.58 and 35.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.38, 63.58 and 35.66 is: 53.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.38 : 63.58 = 35.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.38/63.58 = 35.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.38x = 63.58 × 35.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.38x = 2,267.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,267.26/42.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.50

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