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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.08, 58.03 and 34.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.08, 58.03 and 34.30 is: 47.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.08 : 58.03 = 34.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.08/58.03 = 34.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.08x = 58.03 × 34.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.08x = 1,990.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,990.20/42.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.29

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