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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.85, 59.07 and 35.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.85, 59.07 and 35.05 is: 48.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.85 : 59.07 = 35.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.85/59.07 = 35.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.85x = 59.07 × 35.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.85x = 2,070.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,070.40/42.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.32

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