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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.71, 63.95 and 34.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.71, 63.95 and 34.96 is: 52.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.71 : 63.95 = 34.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.71/63.95 = 34.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.71x = 63.95 × 34.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.71x = 2,235.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,235.62/42.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.35

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