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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.28, 58.59 and 33.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.28, 58.59 and 33.56 is: 50.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.28 : 58.59 = 33.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.28/58.59 = 33.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.28x = 58.59 × 33.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.28x = 1,966.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,966.28/39.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.06

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