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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.54, 58.99 and 33.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.54, 58.99 and 33.77 is: 50.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.54 : 58.99 = 33.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.54/58.99 = 33.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.54x = 58.99 × 33.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.54x = 1,991.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,991.63/39.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.38

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