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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.13, 58 and 33.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.13, 58 and 33.91 is: 46.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.13 : 58 = 33.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.13/58 = 33.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.13x = 58 × 33.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.13x = 1,966.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,966.78/42.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.68

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