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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.31, 61.95 and 33.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.31, 61.95 and 33.35 is: 50.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.31 : 61.95 = 33.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.31/61.95 = 33.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.31x = 61.95 × 33.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.31x = 2,065.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,065.72/41.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.01

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