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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.77, 56.28 and 33.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.77, 56.28 and 33.03 is: 45.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.77 : 56.28 = 33.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.77/56.28 = 33.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.77x = 56.28 × 33.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.77x = 1,858.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,858.93/40.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.60

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