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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.42, 59.10 and 33.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.42, 59.10 and 33.42 is: 50.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.42 : 59.10 = 33.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.42/59.10 = 33.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.42x = 59.10 × 33.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.42x = 1,975.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,975.12/39.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.10

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