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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.24, 58.30 and 34.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.24, 58.30 and 34.03 is: 46.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.24 : 58.30 = 34.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.24/58.30 = 34.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.24x = 58.30 × 34.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.24x = 1,983.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,983.72/42.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.96

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