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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.39, 57.05 and 33.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.39, 57.05 and 33.19 is: 45.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.39 : 57.05 = 33.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.39/57.05 = 33.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.39x = 57.05 × 33.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.39x = 1,893.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,893.52/41.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.75

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