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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.49, 62.25 and 33.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.49, 62.25 and 33.39 is: 50.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.49 : 62.25 = 33.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.49/62.25 = 33.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.49x = 62.25 × 33.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.49x = 2,078.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,078.53/41.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.10

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