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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.23, 63.35 and 33.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.23, 63.35 and 33.70 is: 50.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.23 : 63.35 = 33.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.23/63.35 = 33.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.23x = 63.35 × 33.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.23x = 2,134.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,134.90/42.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.55

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