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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.92, 61.26 and 33.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.92, 61.26 and 33.72 is: 50.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.92 : 61.26 = 33.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.92/61.26 = 33.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.92x = 61.26 × 33.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.92x = 2,065.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,065.69/40.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.48

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