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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.94, 57.77 and 33.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.94, 57.77 and 33.73 is: 46.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.94 : 57.77 = 33.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.94/57.77 = 33.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.94x = 57.77 × 33.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.94x = 1,948.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,948.58/41.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.46

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