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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.74, 64.24 and 35.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.74, 64.24 and 35.18 is: 52.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.74 : 64.24 = 35.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.74/64.24 = 35.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.74x = 64.24 × 35.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.74x = 2,259.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,259.96/42.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.88

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