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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.82, 56.31 and 33.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.82, 56.31 and 33.58 is: 46.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.82 : 56.31 = 33.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.82/56.31 = 33.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.82x = 56.31 × 33.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.82x = 1,890.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,890.89/40.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.32

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