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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.15, 61.95 and 33.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.15, 61.95 and 33.99 is: 51.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.15 : 61.95 = 33.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.15/61.95 = 33.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.15x = 61.95 × 33.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.15x = 2,105.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,105.68/41.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.18

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