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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.47, 58.65 and 34.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.47, 58.65 and 34.33 is: 47.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.47 : 58.65 = 34.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.47/58.65 = 34.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.47x = 58.65 × 34.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.47x = 2,013.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,013.16/42.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.40

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