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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.88, 59.13 and 35.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.88, 59.13 and 35.10 is: 48.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.88 : 59.13 = 35.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.88/59.13 = 35.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.88x = 59.13 × 35.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.88x = 2,075.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,075.46/42.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.40

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