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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.20, 56.82 and 33.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.20, 56.82 and 33.94 is: 46.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.20 : 56.82 = 33.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.20/56.82 = 33.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.20x = 56.82 × 33.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.20x = 1,928.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,928.47/41.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.81

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