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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.49, 54.55 and 33.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.49, 54.55 and 33.72 is: 46.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.49 : 54.55 = 33.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.49/54.55 = 33.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.49x = 54.55 × 33.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.49x = 1,839.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,839.15/39.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.58

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