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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.53, 58.73 and 35.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.53, 58.73 and 35.64 is: 49.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.53 : 58.73 = 35.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.53/58.73 = 35.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.53x = 58.73 × 35.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.53x = 2,092.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,092.96/42.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.22

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