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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.63, 63.78 and 34.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.63, 63.78 and 34.98 is: 52.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.63 : 63.78 = 34.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.63/63.78 = 34.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.63x = 63.78 × 34.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.63x = 2,231.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,231.02/42.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.33

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