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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.05, 61.60 and 33.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.05, 61.60 and 33.46 is: 50.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.05 : 61.60 = 33.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.05/61.60 = 33.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.05x = 61.60 × 33.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.05x = 2,060.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,060.83/41.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.20

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