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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.77, 57.45 and 33.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.77, 57.45 and 33.49 is: 46.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.77 : 57.45 = 33.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.77/57.45 = 33.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.77x = 57.45 × 33.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.77x = 1,924.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,924.00/41.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.06

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