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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.49, 55.82 and 33.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.49, 55.82 and 33.96 is: 46.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.49 : 55.82 = 33.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.49/55.82 = 33.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.49x = 55.82 × 33.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.49x = 1,895.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,895.65/40.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.82

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