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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.08, 61.61 and 33.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.08, 61.61 and 33.43 is: 50.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.08 : 61.61 = 33.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.08/61.61 = 33.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.08x = 61.61 × 33.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.08x = 2,059.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,059.62/41.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.14

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