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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.60, 55.96 and 33.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.60, 55.96 and 33.31 is: 45.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.60 : 55.96 = 33.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.60/55.96 = 33.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.60x = 55.96 × 33.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.60x = 1,864.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,864.03/40.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.91

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