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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.92, 59.12 and 33.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.92, 59.12 and 33.70 is: 46.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.92 : 59.12 = 33.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.92/59.12 = 33.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.92x = 59.12 × 33.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.92x = 1,992.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,992.28/42.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.42

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