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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.57, 64.11 and 33.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.57, 64.11 and 33.62 is: 50.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.57 : 64.11 = 33.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.57/64.11 = 33.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.57x = 64.11 × 33.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.57x = 2,155.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,155.18/42.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.63

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