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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.83, 61.20 and 33.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.83, 61.20 and 33.24 is: 49.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.83 : 61.20 = 33.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.83/61.20 = 33.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.83x = 61.20 × 33.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.83x = 2,034.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,034.29/40.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.82

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