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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.59, 60.74 and 33.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.59, 60.74 and 33.27 is: 49.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.59 : 60.74 = 33.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.59/60.74 = 33.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.59x = 60.74 × 33.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.59x = 2,020.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,020.81/40.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.79

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