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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.06, 56.67 and 33.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.06, 56.67 and 33.77 is: 46.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.06 : 56.67 = 33.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.06/56.67 = 33.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.06x = 56.67 × 33.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.06x = 1,913.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,913.75/41.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.61

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