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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.90, 58.99 and 35.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.90, 58.99 and 35.43 is: 48.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.90 : 58.99 = 35.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.90/58.99 = 35.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.90x = 58.99 × 35.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.90x = 2,090.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,090.02/42.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.72

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