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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.71, 60.99 and 33.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.71, 60.99 and 33.02 is: 49.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.71 : 60.99 = 33.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.71/60.99 = 33.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.71x = 60.99 × 33.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.71x = 2,013.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,013.89/40.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.47

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