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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.03, 57.99 and 33.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.03, 57.99 and 33.84 is: 46.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.03 : 57.99 = 33.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.03/57.99 = 33.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.03x = 57.99 × 33.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.03x = 1,962.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,962.38/42.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.69

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