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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.72, 64.08 and 35.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.72, 64.08 and 35.10 is: 52.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.72 : 64.08 = 35.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.72/64.08 = 35.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.72x = 64.08 × 35.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.72x = 2,249.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,249.21/42.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.65

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