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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.30, 58.86 and 33.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.30, 58.86 and 33.90 is: 50.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.30 : 58.86 = 33.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.30/58.86 = 33.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.30x = 58.86 × 33.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.30x = 1,995.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,995.35/39.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.77

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