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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.35, 56.96 and 33.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.35, 56.96 and 33.19 is: 45.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.35 : 56.96 = 33.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.35/56.96 = 33.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.35x = 56.96 × 33.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.35x = 1,890.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,890.50/41.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.72

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