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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.01, 59.93 and 33.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.01, 59.93 and 33.19 is: 49.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.01 : 59.93 = 33.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.01/59.93 = 33.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.01x = 59.93 × 33.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.01x = 1,988.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,988.76/40.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.70

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