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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.83, 59.03 and 34.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.83, 59.03 and 34.66 is: 47.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.83 : 59.03 = 34.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.83/59.03 = 34.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.83x = 59.03 × 34.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.83x = 2,046.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,046.01/42.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.77

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