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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.88, 64.48 and 34.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.88, 64.48 and 34.88 is: 52.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.88 : 64.48 = 34.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.88/64.48 = 34.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.88x = 64.48 × 34.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.88x = 2,249.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,249.06/42.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.45

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