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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.14, 62.98 and 34.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.14, 62.98 and 34.13 is: 51.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.14 : 62.98 = 34.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.14/62.98 = 34.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.14x = 62.98 × 34.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.14x = 2,149.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,149.51/42.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.01

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