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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39, 58.42 and 33.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39, 58.42 and 33.64 is: 50.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39 : 58.42 = 33.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39/58.42 = 33.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39x = 58.42 × 33.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39x = 1,965.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,965.25/39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.39

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