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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.12, 58.07 and 34.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.12, 58.07 and 34.34 is: 47.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.12 : 58.07 = 34.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.12/58.07 = 34.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.12x = 58.07 × 34.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.12x = 1,993.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,993.66/42.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.33

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