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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.08, 59.94 and 33.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.08, 59.94 and 33.66 is: 50.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.08 : 59.94 = 33.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.08/59.94 = 33.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.08x = 59.94 × 33.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.08x = 2,017.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,017.58/40.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.34

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