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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.84, 64.26 and 33.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.84, 64.26 and 33.73 is: 50.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.84 : 64.26 = 33.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.84/64.26 = 33.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.84x = 64.26 × 33.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.84x = 2,167.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,167.49/42.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.60

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