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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.43, 63.74 and 34.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.43, 63.74 and 34.84 is: 52.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.43 : 63.74 = 34.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.43/63.74 = 34.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.43x = 63.74 × 34.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.43x = 2,220.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,220.70/42.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.34

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