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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.69, 58.95 and 33.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.69, 58.95 and 33.53 is: 46.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.69 : 58.95 = 33.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.69/58.95 = 33.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.69x = 58.95 × 33.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.69x = 1,976.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,976.13/42.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.29

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