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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.33, 58.29 and 33.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.33, 58.29 and 33.08 is: 45.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.33 : 58.29 = 33.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.33/58.29 = 33.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.33x = 58.29 × 33.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.33x = 1,928.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,928.23/42.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.55

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