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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.34, 63.60 and 34.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.34, 63.60 and 34.42 is: 51.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.34 : 63.60 = 34.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.34/63.60 = 34.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.34x = 63.60 × 34.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.34x = 2,189.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,189.11/42.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.70

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