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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.44, 59.14 and 33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.44, 59.14 and 33 is: 49.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.44 : 59.14 = 33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.44/59.14 = 33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.44x = 59.14 × 33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.44x = 1,951.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,951.62/39.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.48

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