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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.21, 58.25 and 34.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.21, 58.25 and 34.92 is: 48.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.21 : 58.25 = 34.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.21/58.25 = 34.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.21x = 58.25 × 34.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.21x = 2,034.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,034.18/42.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.19

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