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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.76, 61.17 and 33.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.76, 61.17 and 33.20 is: 49.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.76 : 61.17 = 33.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.76/61.17 = 33.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.76x = 61.17 × 33.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.76x = 2,030.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,030.37/40.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.82

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