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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.55, 57.31 and 33.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.55, 57.31 and 33.38 is: 46.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.55 : 57.31 = 33.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.55/57.31 = 33.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.55x = 57.31 × 33.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.55x = 1,912.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,912.85/41.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.04

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