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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.06, 55.21 and 33.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.06, 55.21 and 33.13 is: 45.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.06 : 55.21 = 33.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.06/55.21 = 33.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.06x = 55.21 × 33.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.06x = 1,828.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,828.94/40.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.66

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