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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.77, 57.61 and 33.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.77, 57.61 and 33.92 is: 46.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.77 : 57.61 = 33.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.77/57.61 = 33.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.77x = 57.61 × 33.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.77x = 1,954.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,954.10/41.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.79

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