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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.36, 57.11 and 33.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.36, 57.11 and 33.26 is: 45.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.36 : 57.11 = 33.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.36/57.11 = 33.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.36x = 57.11 × 33.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.36x = 1,899.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,899.03/41.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.92

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