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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.94, 62.89 and 33.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.94, 62.89 and 33.91 is: 50.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.94 : 62.89 = 33.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.94/62.89 = 33.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.94x = 62.89 × 33.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.94x = 2,132.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,132.60/41.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.85

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