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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.85, 59.16 and 35.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.85, 59.16 and 35.46 is: 48.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.85 : 59.16 = 35.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.85/59.16 = 35.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.85x = 59.16 × 35.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.85x = 2,097.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,097.81/42.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.96

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