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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.66, 57.38 and 33.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.66, 57.38 and 33.88 is: 46.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.66 : 57.38 = 33.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.66/57.38 = 33.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.66x = 57.38 × 33.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.66x = 1,943.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,943.98/41.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.66

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