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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.83, 59.10 and 34.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.83, 59.10 and 34.70 is: 47.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.83 : 59.10 = 34.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.83/59.10 = 34.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.83x = 59.10 × 34.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.83x = 2,050.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,050.77/42.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.88

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