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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.62, 57.20 and 33.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.62, 57.20 and 33.83 is: 46.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.62 : 57.20 = 33.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.62/57.20 = 33.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.62x = 57.20 × 33.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.62x = 1,935.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,935.05/41.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.50

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