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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42, 58 and 34.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42, 58 and 34.76 is: 48.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42 : 58 = 34.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42/58 = 34.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42x = 58 × 34.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42x = 2,016.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,016.08/42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.00

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