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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.73, 58.88 and 34.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.73, 58.88 and 34.92 is: 48.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.73 : 58.88 = 34.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.73/58.88 = 34.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.73x = 58.88 × 34.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.73x = 2,056.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,056.18/42.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.12

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