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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.07, 56.61 and 33.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.07, 56.61 and 33.81 is: 46.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.07 : 56.61 = 33.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.07/56.61 = 33.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.07x = 56.61 × 33.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.07x = 1,913.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,913.98/41.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.60

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