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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.57, 63.95 and 34.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.57, 63.95 and 34.65 is: 52.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.57 : 63.95 = 34.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.57/63.95 = 34.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.57x = 63.95 × 34.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.57x = 2,215.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,215.69/42.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.05

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