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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.33, 62.10 and 33.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.33, 62.10 and 33.84 is: 50.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.33 : 62.10 = 33.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.33/62.10 = 33.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.33x = 62.10 × 33.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.33x = 2,101.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,101.46/41.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.84

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