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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.65, 63.71 and 34.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.65, 63.71 and 34.11 is: 50.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.65 : 63.71 = 34.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.65/63.71 = 34.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.65x = 63.71 × 34.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.65x = 2,173.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,173.30/42.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.96

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