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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.46, 58.90 and 33.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.46, 58.90 and 33.71 is: 50.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.46 : 58.90 = 33.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.46/58.90 = 33.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.46x = 58.90 × 33.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.46x = 1,985.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,985.52/39.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.32

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