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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.15, 56.80 and 33.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.15, 56.80 and 33.95 is: 46.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.15 : 56.80 = 33.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.15/56.80 = 33.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.15x = 56.80 × 33.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.15x = 1,928.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,928.54/41.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.86

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