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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.48, 58.69 and 33.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.48, 58.69 and 33.39 is: 46.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.48 : 58.69 = 33.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.48/58.69 = 33.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.48x = 58.69 × 33.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.48x = 1,959.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,959.66/42.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.13

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