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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.14, 55.26 and 33.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.14, 55.26 and 33.93 is: 46.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.14 : 55.26 = 33.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.14/55.26 = 33.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.14x = 55.26 × 33.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.14x = 1,874.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,874.97/40.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.71

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