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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.30, 58.45 and 34.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.30, 58.45 and 34.10 is: 47.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.30 : 58.45 = 34.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.30/58.45 = 34.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.30x = 58.45 × 34.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.30x = 1,993.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,993.15/42.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.12

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