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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.77, 58.93 and 35.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.77, 58.93 and 35.38 is: 48.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.77 : 58.93 = 35.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.77/58.93 = 35.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.77x = 58.93 × 35.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.77x = 2,084.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,084.94/42.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.75

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