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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.79, 60.95 and 33.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.79, 60.95 and 33.48 is: 50.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.79 : 60.95 = 33.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.79/60.95 = 33.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.79x = 60.95 × 33.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.79x = 2,040.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,040.44/40.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.03

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