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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.67, 58.86 and 35.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.67, 58.86 and 35.85 is: 49.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.67 : 58.86 = 35.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.67/58.86 = 35.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.67x = 58.86 × 35.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.67x = 2,110.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,110.35/42.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.46

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