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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.06, 53.87 and 33.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.06, 53.87 and 33.23 is: 45.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.06 : 53.87 = 33.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.06/53.87 = 33.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.06x = 53.87 × 33.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.06x = 1,789.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,789.66/39.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.82

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