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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.08, 59.90 and 33.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.08, 59.90 and 33.26 is: 49.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.08 : 59.90 = 33.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.08/59.90 = 33.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.08x = 59.90 × 33.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.08x = 1,992.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,992.27/40.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.71

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