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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.76, 57.62 and 33.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.76, 57.62 and 33.16 is: 45.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.76 : 57.62 = 33.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.76/57.62 = 33.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.76x = 57.62 × 33.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.76x = 1,910.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,910.68/41.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.75

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