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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.96, 59.32 and 33.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.96, 59.32 and 33.80 is: 46.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.96 : 59.32 = 33.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.96/59.32 = 33.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.96x = 59.32 × 33.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.96x = 2,005.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,005.02/42.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.67

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