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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.41, 58.59 and 35.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.41, 58.59 and 35.84 is: 49.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.41 : 58.59 = 35.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.41/58.59 = 35.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.41x = 58.59 × 35.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.41x = 2,099.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,099.57/42.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.51

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