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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.68, 60.87 and 33.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.68, 60.87 and 33.87 is: 50.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.68 : 60.87 = 33.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.68/60.87 = 33.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.68x = 60.87 × 33.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.68x = 2,061.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,061.67/40.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.68

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