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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.28, 56.79 and 33.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.28, 56.79 and 33.42 is: 45.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.28 : 56.79 = 33.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.28/56.79 = 33.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.28x = 56.79 × 33.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.28x = 1,897.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,897.92/41.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.98

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