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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.09, 58.67 and 33.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.09, 58.67 and 33.69 is: 50.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.09 : 58.67 = 33.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.09/58.67 = 33.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.09x = 58.67 × 33.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.09x = 1,976.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,976.82/39.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.57

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