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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.10, 56.69 and 33.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.10, 56.69 and 33.81 is: 46.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.10 : 56.69 = 33.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.10/56.69 = 33.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.10x = 56.69 × 33.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.10x = 1,916.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,916.52/41.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.63

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