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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.03, 58.01 and 34.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.03, 58.01 and 34.74 is: 47.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.03 : 58.01 = 34.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.03/58.01 = 34.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.03x = 58.01 × 34.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.03x = 2,015.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,015.09/42.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.94

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