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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.83, 61.29 and 33.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.83, 61.29 and 33.70 is: 50.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.83 : 61.29 = 33.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.83/61.29 = 33.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.83x = 61.29 × 33.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.83x = 2,065.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,065.32/40.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.58

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