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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.82, 59.10 and 34.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.82, 59.10 and 34.06 is: 47.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.82 : 59.10 = 34.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.82/59.10 = 34.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.82x = 59.10 × 34.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.82x = 2,012.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,012.95/42.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.01

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