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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.02, 59.88 and 33.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.02, 59.88 and 33.94 is: 50.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.02 : 59.88 = 33.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.02/59.88 = 33.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.02x = 59.88 × 33.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.02x = 2,032.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,032.33/40.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.78

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