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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.02, 58 and 33.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.02, 58 and 33.85 is: 46.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.02 : 58 = 33.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.02/58 = 33.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.02x = 58 × 33.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.02x = 1,963.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,963.01/42.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.72

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