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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.67, 58.61 and 35.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.67, 58.61 and 35.74 is: 49.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.67 : 58.61 = 35.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.67/58.61 = 35.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.67x = 58.61 × 35.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.67x = 2,094.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,094.72/42.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.09

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