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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.76, 59.01 and 33.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.76, 59.01 and 33.04 is: 45.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.76 : 59.01 = 33.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.76/59.01 = 33.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.76x = 59.01 × 33.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.76x = 1,949.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,949.69/42.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.60

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