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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.42, 72.34 and 33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.42, 72.34 and 33 is: 45.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.42 : 72.34 = 33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.42/72.34 = 33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.42x = 72.34 × 33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.42x = 2,387.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,387.22/52.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.54

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