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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.46, 63.76 and 33.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.46, 63.76 and 33.52 is: 50.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.46 : 63.76 = 33.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.46/63.76 = 33.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.46x = 63.76 × 33.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.46x = 2,137.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,137.24/42.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.34

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