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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.28, 57 and 33.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.28, 57 and 33.99 is: 46.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.28 : 57 = 33.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.28/57 = 33.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.28x = 57 × 33.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.28x = 1,937.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,937.43/41.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.93

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