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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.82, 64.12 and 34.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.82, 64.12 and 34.79 is: 52.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.82 : 64.12 = 34.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.82/64.12 = 34.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.82x = 64.12 × 34.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.82x = 2,230.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,230.41/42.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.09

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