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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.21, 61.86 and 33.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.21, 61.86 and 33.61 is: 50.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.21 : 61.86 = 33.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.21/61.86 = 33.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.21x = 61.86 × 33.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.21x = 2,078.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,078.95/41.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.45

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