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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.79, 62.60 and 33.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.79, 62.60 and 33.21 is: 49.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.79 : 62.60 = 33.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.79/62.60 = 33.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.79x = 62.60 × 33.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.79x = 2,078.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,078.95/41.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.75

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