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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.96, 59.34 and 33.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.96, 59.34 and 33.85 is: 46.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.96 : 59.34 = 33.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.96/59.34 = 33.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.96x = 59.34 × 33.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.96x = 2,008.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,008.86/42.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.76

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