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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.94, 56.59 and 33.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.94, 56.59 and 33.63 is: 46.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.94 : 56.59 = 33.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.94/56.59 = 33.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.94x = 56.59 × 33.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.94x = 1,902.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,902.83/40.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.48

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