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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.11, 63.06 and 34.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.11, 63.06 and 34.36 is: 51.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.11 : 63.06 = 34.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.11/63.06 = 34.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.11x = 63.06 × 34.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.11x = 2,166.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,166.74/42.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.45

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