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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.51, 58.66 and 33.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.51, 58.66 and 33.31 is: 45.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.51 : 58.66 = 33.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.51/58.66 = 33.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.51x = 58.66 × 33.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.51x = 1,953.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,953.96/42.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.96

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