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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.63, 58.80 and 33.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.63, 58.80 and 33.41 is: 46.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.63 : 58.80 = 33.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.63/58.80 = 33.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.63x = 58.80 × 33.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.63x = 1,964.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,964.51/42.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.08

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