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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.48, 58.59 and 33.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.48, 58.59 and 33.27 is: 45.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.48 : 58.59 = 33.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.48/58.59 = 33.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.48x = 58.59 × 33.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.48x = 1,949.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,949.29/42.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.89

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