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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.53, 59.15 and 33.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.53, 59.15 and 33.11 is: 49.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.53 : 59.15 = 33.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.53/59.15 = 33.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.53x = 59.15 × 33.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.53x = 1,958.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,958.29/39.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.55

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