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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.64, 63.96 and 33.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.64, 63.96 and 33.76 is: 50.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.64 : 63.96 = 33.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.64/63.96 = 33.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.64x = 63.96 × 33.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.64x = 2,159.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,159.29/42.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.64

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