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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.49, 58.58 and 33.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.49, 58.58 and 33.24 is: 45.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.49 : 58.58 = 33.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.49/58.58 = 33.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.49x = 58.58 × 33.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.49x = 1,947.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,947.03/42.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.83

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