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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.93, 59.27 and 35.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.93, 59.27 and 35.19 is: 48.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.93 : 59.27 = 35.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.93/59.27 = 35.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.93x = 59.27 × 35.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.93x = 2,085.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,085.54/42.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.58

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