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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.04, 55.20 and 33.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.04, 55.20 and 33.50 is: 46.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.04 : 55.20 = 33.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.04/55.20 = 33.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.04x = 55.20 × 33.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.04x = 1,849.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,849.20/40.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.18

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