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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.05, 62.98 and 22.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.05, 62.98 and 22.74 is: 34.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.05 : 62.98 = 22.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.05/62.98 = 22.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.05x = 62.98 × 22.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.05x = 1,432.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,432.17/42.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.06

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