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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.81, 62.86 and 33.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.81, 62.86 and 33.85 is: 50.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.81 : 62.86 = 33.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.81/62.86 = 33.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.81x = 62.86 × 33.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.81x = 2,127.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,127.81/41.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.89

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