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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.15, 58.66 and 33.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.15, 58.66 and 33.14 is: 49.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.15 : 58.66 = 33.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.15/58.66 = 33.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.15x = 58.66 × 33.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.15x = 1,944.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,944.06/39.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.66

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