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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.46, 58.52 and 33.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.46, 58.52 and 33.75 is: 46.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.46 : 58.52 = 33.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.46/58.52 = 33.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.46x = 58.52 × 33.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.46x = 1,975.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,975.13/42.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.52

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