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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.41, 63.54 and 33.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.41, 63.54 and 33.38 is: 50.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.41 : 63.54 = 33.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.41/63.54 = 33.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.41x = 63.54 × 33.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.41x = 2,120.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,120.97/42.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.01

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