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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.48, 55.89 and 33.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.48, 55.89 and 33.10 is: 45.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.48 : 55.89 = 33.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.48/55.89 = 33.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.48x = 55.89 × 33.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.48x = 1,849.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,849.96/40.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.70

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