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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.06, 63 and 35.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.06, 63 and 35.34 is: 52.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.06 : 63 = 35.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.06/63 = 35.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.06x = 63 × 35.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.06x = 2,226.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,226.42/42.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.93

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