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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.67, 58.84 and 35.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.67, 58.84 and 35.38 is: 48.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.67 : 58.84 = 35.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.67/58.84 = 35.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.67x = 58.84 × 35.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.67x = 2,081.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,081.76/42.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.79

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