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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.80, 63.99 and 35.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.80, 63.99 and 35.91 is: 53.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.80 : 63.99 = 35.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.80/63.99 = 35.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.80x = 63.99 × 35.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.80x = 2,297.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,297.88/42.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.70

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