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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.75, 59.12 and 35.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.75, 59.12 and 35.93 is: 49.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.75 : 59.12 = 35.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.75/59.12 = 35.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.75x = 59.12 × 35.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.75x = 2,123.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,123.71/42.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.68

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