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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.85, 56.25 and 33.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.85, 56.25 and 33.56 is: 46.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.85 : 56.25 = 33.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.85/56.25 = 33.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.85x = 56.25 × 33.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.85x = 1,887.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,887.75/40.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.21

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