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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.67, 56.07 and 33.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.67, 56.07 and 33.76 is: 46.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.67 : 56.07 = 33.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.67/56.07 = 33.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.67x = 56.07 × 33.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.67x = 1,892.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,892.92/40.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.54

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