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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.09, 53.94 and 33.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.09, 53.94 and 33.63 is: 46.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.09 : 53.94 = 33.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.09/53.94 = 33.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.09x = 53.94 × 33.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.09x = 1,814.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,814.00/39.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.41

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