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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.50, 58.67 and 33.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.50, 58.67 and 33.27 is: 45.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.50 : 58.67 = 33.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.50/58.67 = 33.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.50x = 58.67 × 33.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.50x = 1,951.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,951.78/42.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.93

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