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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.10, 56.70 and 33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.10, 56.70 and 33 is: 45.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.10 : 56.70 = 33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.10/56.70 = 33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.10x = 56.70 × 33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.10x = 1,871.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,871.10/41.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.53

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