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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.74, 58.88 and 33.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.74, 58.88 and 33.56 is: 46.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.74 : 58.88 = 33.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.74/58.88 = 33.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.74x = 58.88 × 33.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.74x = 1,975.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,975.80/42.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.23

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