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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.79, 59.06 and 33.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.79, 59.06 and 33.07 is: 45.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.79 : 59.06 = 33.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.79/59.06 = 33.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.79x = 59.06 × 33.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.79x = 1,952.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,952.82/42.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.64

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