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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.99, 56.60 and 33.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.99, 56.60 and 33.25 is: 45.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.99 : 56.60 = 33.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.99/56.60 = 33.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.99x = 56.60 × 33.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.99x = 1,881.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,881.95/40.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.91

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