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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.03, 58.55 and 33.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.03, 58.55 and 33.06 is: 49.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.03 : 58.55 = 33.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.03/58.55 = 33.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.03x = 58.55 × 33.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.03x = 1,935.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,935.66/39.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.59

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