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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.10, 56.76 and 33.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.10, 56.76 and 33.02 is: 45.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.10 : 56.76 = 33.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.10/56.76 = 33.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.10x = 56.76 × 33.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.10x = 1,874.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,874.22/41.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.60

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