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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.86, 64.19 and 35.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.86, 64.19 and 35.22 is: 52.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.86 : 64.19 = 35.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.86/64.19 = 35.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.86x = 64.19 × 35.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.86x = 2,260.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,260.60/42.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.75

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