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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.83, 56.37 and 33.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.83, 56.37 and 33.94 is: 46.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.83 : 56.37 = 33.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.83/56.37 = 33.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.83x = 56.37 × 33.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.83x = 1,913.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,913.20/40.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.86

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