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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.56, 63.55 and 34.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.56, 63.55 and 34.94 is: 52.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.56 : 63.55 = 34.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.56/63.55 = 34.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.56x = 63.55 × 34.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.56x = 2,220.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,220.23/42.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.16

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