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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.81, 59.10 and 35.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.81, 59.10 and 35.02 is: 48.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.81 : 59.10 = 35.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.81/59.10 = 35.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.81x = 59.10 × 35.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.81x = 2,069.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,069.68/42.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.35

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