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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.28, 60.49 and 33.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.28, 60.49 and 33.91 is: 50.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.28 : 60.49 = 33.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.28/60.49 = 33.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.28x = 60.49 × 33.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.28x = 2,051.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,051.22/40.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.92

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