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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.38, 55.80 and 33.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.38, 55.80 and 33.10 is: 45.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.38 : 55.80 = 33.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.38/55.80 = 33.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.38x = 55.80 × 33.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.38x = 1,846.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,846.98/40.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.74

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