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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.08, 57.96 and 33.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.08, 57.96 and 33.44 is: 46.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.08 : 57.96 = 33.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.08/57.96 = 33.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.08x = 57.96 × 33.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.08x = 1,938.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,938.18/42.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.06

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