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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.35, 60.74 and 33.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.35, 60.74 and 33.55 is: 50.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.35 : 60.74 = 33.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.35/60.74 = 33.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.35x = 60.74 × 33.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.35x = 2,037.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,037.83/40.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.51

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