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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.76, 62.28 and 33.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.76, 62.28 and 33.72 is: 50.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.76 : 62.28 = 33.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.76/62.28 = 33.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.76x = 62.28 × 33.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.76x = 2,100.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,100.08/41.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.29

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