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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.83, 64.13 and 33.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.83, 64.13 and 33.71 is: 50.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.83 : 64.13 = 33.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.83/64.13 = 33.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.83x = 64.13 × 33.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.83x = 2,161.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,161.82/42.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.48

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