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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.14, 58.14 and 33.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.14, 58.14 and 33.95 is: 46.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.14 : 58.14 = 33.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.14/58.14 = 33.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.14x = 58.14 × 33.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.14x = 1,973.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,973.56/42.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.84

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