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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.28, 56.99 and 33.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.28, 56.99 and 33.13 is: 45.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.28 : 56.99 = 33.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.28/56.99 = 33.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.28x = 56.99 × 33.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.28x = 1,888.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,888.08/41.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.74

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