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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.65, 58.86 and 33.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.65, 58.86 and 33.47 is: 46.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.65 : 58.86 = 33.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.65/58.86 = 33.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.65x = 58.86 × 33.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.65x = 1,969.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,969.81/42.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.18

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