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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.75, 58.94 and 35.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.75, 58.94 and 35.81 is: 49.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.75 : 58.94 = 35.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.75/58.94 = 35.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.75x = 58.94 × 35.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.75x = 2,110.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,110.74/42.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.37

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