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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.30, 63.46 and 33.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.30, 63.46 and 33.74 is: 50.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.30 : 63.46 = 33.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.30/63.46 = 33.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.30x = 63.46 × 33.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.30x = 2,141.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,141.14/42.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.62

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