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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.28, 62.14 and 33.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.28, 62.14 and 33.70 is: 50.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.28 : 62.14 = 33.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.28/62.14 = 33.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.28x = 62.14 × 33.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.28x = 2,094.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,094.12/41.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.73

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