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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.49, 58.53 and 34.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.49, 58.53 and 34.30 is: 47.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.49 : 58.53 = 34.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.49/58.53 = 34.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.49x = 58.53 × 34.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.49x = 2,007.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,007.58/42.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.25

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