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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.97, 63.01 and 33.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.97, 63.01 and 33.44 is: 50.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.97 : 63.01 = 33.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.97/63.01 = 33.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.97x = 63.01 × 33.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.97x = 2,107.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,107.13/41.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.21

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