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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.91, 56.57 and 33.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.91, 56.57 and 33.21 is: 45.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.91 : 56.57 = 33.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.91/56.57 = 33.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.91x = 56.57 × 33.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.91x = 1,878.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,878.52/40.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.92

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