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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.76, 58.98 and 35.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.76, 58.98 and 35.36 is: 48.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.76 : 58.98 = 35.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.76/58.98 = 35.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.76x = 58.98 × 35.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.76x = 2,085.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,085.53/42.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.77

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