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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.06, 58.03 and 33.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.06, 58.03 and 33.32 is: 45.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.06 : 58.03 = 33.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.06/58.03 = 33.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.06x = 58.03 × 33.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.06x = 1,933.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,933.10/42.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.97

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