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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.08, 53.88 and 33.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.08, 53.88 and 33.68 is: 46.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.08 : 53.88 = 33.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.08/53.88 = 33.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.08x = 53.88 × 33.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.08x = 1,814.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,814.68/39.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.43

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