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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.54, 63.72 and 34.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.54, 63.72 and 34.50 is: 51.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.54 : 63.72 = 34.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.54/63.72 = 34.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.54x = 63.72 × 34.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.54x = 2,198.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,198.34/42.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.68

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