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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.46, 63.60 and 35.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.46, 63.60 and 35.65 is: 53.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.46 : 63.60 = 35.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.46/63.60 = 35.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.46x = 63.60 × 35.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.46x = 2,267.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,267.34/42.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.40

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