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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.17, 55.41 and 33.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.17, 55.41 and 33.29 is: 45.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.17 : 55.41 = 33.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.17/55.41 = 33.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.17x = 55.41 × 33.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.17x = 1,844.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,844.60/40.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.92

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