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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.95, 59.18 and 33.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.95, 59.18 and 33.77 is: 46.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.95 : 59.18 = 33.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.95/59.18 = 33.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.95x = 59.18 × 33.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.95x = 1,998.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,998.04/42.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.53

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