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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.22, 58.19 and 34.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.22, 58.19 and 34.03 is: 46.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.22 : 58.19 = 34.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.22/58.19 = 34.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.22x = 58.19 × 34.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.22x = 1,979.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,979.74/42.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.90

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