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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.01, 63.30 and 34.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.01, 63.30 and 34.57 is: 52.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.01 : 63.30 = 34.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.01/63.30 = 34.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.01x = 63.30 × 34.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.01x = 2,188.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,188.21/42.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.09

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