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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.36, 58.43 and 33.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.36, 58.43 and 33.14 is: 45.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.36 : 58.43 = 33.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.36/58.43 = 33.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.36x = 58.43 × 33.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.36x = 1,935.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,935.91/42.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.70

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