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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.46, 58.57 and 33.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.46, 58.57 and 33.25 is: 45.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.46 : 58.57 = 33.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.46/58.57 = 33.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.46x = 58.57 × 33.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.46x = 1,947.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,947.45/42.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.87

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