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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.85, 61.09 and 33.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.85, 61.09 and 33.29 is: 49.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.85 : 61.09 = 33.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.85/61.09 = 33.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.85x = 61.09 × 33.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.85x = 2,033.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,033.30/40.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.78

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