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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.14, 58.18 and 33.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.14, 58.18 and 33.38 is: 46.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.14 : 58.18 = 33.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.14/58.18 = 33.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.14x = 58.18 × 33.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.14x = 1,942.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,942.05/42.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.09

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