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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.84, 63.96 and 35.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.84, 63.96 and 35.22 is: 52.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.84 : 63.96 = 35.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.84/63.96 = 35.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.84x = 63.96 × 35.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.84x = 2,252.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,252.67/42.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.58

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