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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.21, 54.18 and 33.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.21, 54.18 and 33.81 is: 46.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.21 : 54.18 = 33.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.21/54.18 = 33.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.21x = 54.18 × 33.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.21x = 1,831.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,831.83/39.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.72

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