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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.72, 60.99 and 33.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.72, 60.99 and 33.85 is: 50.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.72 : 60.99 = 33.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.72/60.99 = 33.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.72x = 60.99 × 33.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.72x = 2,064.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,064.51/40.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.70

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