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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.06, 58.03 and 33.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.06, 58.03 and 33.87 is: 46.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.06 : 58.03 = 33.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.06/58.03 = 33.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.06x = 58.03 × 33.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.06x = 1,965.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,965.39/42.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.73

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