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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.24, 58.26 and 33.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.24, 58.26 and 33.94 is: 46.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.24 : 58.26 = 33.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.24/58.26 = 33.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.24x = 58.26 × 33.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.24x = 1,977.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,977.34/42.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.81

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