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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.96, 64.46 and 35.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.96, 64.46 and 35.44 is: 53.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.96 : 64.46 = 35.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.96/64.46 = 35.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.96x = 64.46 × 35.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.96x = 2,284.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,284.46/42.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.18

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