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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.83, 58.97 and 33.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.83, 58.97 and 33.50 is: 46.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.83 : 58.97 = 33.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.83/58.97 = 33.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.83x = 58.97 × 33.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.83x = 1,975.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,975.50/42.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.12

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