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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.07, 58.50 and 33.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.07, 58.50 and 33.96 is: 50.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.07 : 58.50 = 33.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.07/58.50 = 33.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.07x = 58.50 × 33.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.07x = 1,986.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,986.66/39.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.85

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