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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.47, 55.90 and 33.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.47, 55.90 and 33.28 is: 45.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.47 : 55.90 = 33.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.47/55.90 = 33.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.47x = 55.90 × 33.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.47x = 1,860.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,860.35/40.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.97

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