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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.19, 58.25 and 33.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.19, 58.25 and 33.02 is: 45.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.19 : 58.25 = 33.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.19/58.25 = 33.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.19x = 58.25 × 33.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.19x = 1,923.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,923.75/42.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.60

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