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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.03, 62.91 and 33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.03, 62.91 and 33 is: 49.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.03 : 62.91 = 33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.03/62.91 = 33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.03x = 62.91 × 33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.03x = 2,076.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,076.03/42.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.39

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