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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.18, 58.14 and 34.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.18, 58.14 and 34.32 is: 47.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.18 : 58.14 = 34.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.18/58.14 = 34.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.18x = 58.14 × 34.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.18x = 1,995.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,995.36/42.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.31

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