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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.46, 58.56 and 34.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.46, 58.56 and 34.24 is: 47.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.46 : 58.56 = 34.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.46/58.56 = 34.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.46x = 58.56 × 34.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.46x = 2,005.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,005.09/42.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.22

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