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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.04, 58.56 and 32.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.04, 58.56 and 32.33 is: 48.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.04 : 58.56 = 32.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.04/58.56 = 32.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.04x = 58.56 × 32.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.04x = 1,893.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,893.24/39.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.50

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