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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.29, 58.95 and 33.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.29, 58.95 and 33.62 is: 50.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.29 : 58.95 = 33.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.29/58.95 = 33.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.29x = 58.95 × 33.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.29x = 1,981.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,981.60/39.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.44

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