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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.52, 57.23 and 33.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.52, 57.23 and 33.72 is: 46.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.52 : 57.23 = 33.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.52/57.23 = 33.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.52x = 57.23 × 33.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.52x = 1,929.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,929.88/41.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.49

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