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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.62, 57.49 and 33.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.62, 57.49 and 33.42 is: 46.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.62 : 57.49 = 33.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.62/57.49 = 33.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.62x = 57.49 × 33.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.62x = 1,921.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,921.32/41.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.17

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