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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.01, 59.93 and 33.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.01, 59.93 and 33.57 is: 50.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.01 : 59.93 = 33.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.01/59.93 = 33.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.01x = 59.93 × 33.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.01x = 2,011.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,011.85/40.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.28

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