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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.86, 64.38 and 34.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.86, 64.38 and 34.94 is: 52.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.86 : 64.38 = 34.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.86/64.38 = 34.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.86x = 64.38 × 34.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.86x = 2,249.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,249.44/42.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.48

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