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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.67, 64.07 and 33.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.67, 64.07 and 33.69 is: 50.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.67 : 64.07 = 33.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.67/64.07 = 33.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.67x = 64.07 × 33.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.67x = 2,158.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,158.52/42.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.59

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