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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.37, 57.03 and 33.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.37, 57.03 and 33.18 is: 45.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.37 : 57.03 = 33.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.37/57.03 = 33.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.37x = 57.03 × 33.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.37x = 1,892.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,892.26/41.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.74

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