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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.49, 60.68 and 33.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.49, 60.68 and 33.74 is: 50.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.49 : 60.68 = 33.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.49/60.68 = 33.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.49x = 60.68 × 33.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.49x = 2,046.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,046.87/40.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.56

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