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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.57, 63.75 and 34.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.57, 63.75 and 34.54 is: 51.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.57 : 63.75 = 34.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.57/63.75 = 34.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.57x = 63.75 × 34.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.57x = 2,201.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,201.77/42.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.72

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