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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.65, 58.89 and 34.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.65, 58.89 and 34.45 is: 47.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.65 : 58.89 = 34.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.65/58.89 = 34.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.65x = 58.89 × 34.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.65x = 2,028.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,028.76/42.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.57

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