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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.13, 53.96 and 33.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.13, 53.96 and 33.95 is: 46.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.13 : 53.96 = 33.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.13/53.96 = 33.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.13x = 53.96 × 33.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.13x = 1,831.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,831.91/39.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.82

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