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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.60, 63.92 and 33.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.60, 63.92 and 33.66 is: 50.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.60 : 63.92 = 33.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.60/63.92 = 33.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.60x = 63.92 × 33.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.60x = 2,151.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,151.55/42.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.51

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