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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.47, 58.52 and 34.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.47, 58.52 and 34.25 is: 47.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.47 : 58.52 = 34.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.47/58.52 = 34.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.47x = 58.52 × 34.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.47x = 2,003.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,003.85/42.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.19

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