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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.52, 63.70 and 33.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.52, 63.70 and 33.88 is: 50.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.52 : 63.70 = 33.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.52/63.70 = 33.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.52x = 63.70 × 33.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.52x = 2,158.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,158.16/42.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.76

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