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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.88, 63.98 and 34.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.88, 63.98 and 34.28 is: 51.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.88 : 63.98 = 34.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.88/63.98 = 34.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.88x = 63.98 × 34.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.88x = 2,193.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,193.23/42.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.15

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