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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.53, 58.95 and 33.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.53, 58.95 and 33.73 is: 50.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.53 : 58.95 = 33.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.53/58.95 = 33.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.53x = 58.95 × 33.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.53x = 1,988.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,988.24/39.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.29

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