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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.06, 63.23 and 34.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.06, 63.23 and 34.10 is: 51.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.06 : 63.23 = 34.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.06/63.23 = 34.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.06x = 63.23 × 34.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.06x = 2,155.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,155.66/42.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.25

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