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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.79, 57.72 and 33.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.79, 57.72 and 33.59 is: 46.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.79 : 57.72 = 33.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.79/57.72 = 33.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.79x = 57.72 × 33.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.79x = 1,938.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,938.81/41.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.39

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