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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.47, 58.64 and 34.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.47, 58.64 and 34.34 is: 47.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.47 : 58.64 = 34.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.47/58.64 = 34.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.47x = 58.64 × 34.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.47x = 2,013.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,013.70/42.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.41

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