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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.75, 58.97 and 33.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.75, 58.97 and 33.99 is: 46.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.75 : 58.97 = 33.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.75/58.97 = 33.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.75x = 58.97 × 33.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.75x = 2,004.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,004.22/42.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.88

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