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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.66, 63.86 and 34.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.66, 63.86 and 34.56 is: 51.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.66 : 63.86 = 34.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.66/63.86 = 34.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.66x = 63.86 × 34.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.66x = 2,206.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,206.83/42.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.73

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