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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.16, 56.86 and 33.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.16, 56.86 and 33.86 is: 46.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.16 : 56.86 = 33.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.16/56.86 = 33.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.16x = 56.86 × 33.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.16x = 1,925.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,925.28/41.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.78

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