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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.98, 59.28 and 33.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.98, 59.28 and 33.76 is: 46.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.98 : 59.28 = 33.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.98/59.28 = 33.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.98x = 59.28 × 33.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.98x = 2,001.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,001.29/42.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.56

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