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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.71, 63.95 and 33.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.71, 63.95 and 33.06 is: 49.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.71 : 63.95 = 33.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.71/63.95 = 33.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.71x = 63.95 × 33.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.71x = 2,114.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,114.19/42.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.51

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