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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.35, 55.59 and 33.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.35, 55.59 and 33.41 is: 46.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.35 : 55.59 = 33.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.35/55.59 = 33.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.35x = 55.59 × 33.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.35x = 1,857.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,857.11/40.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.03

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