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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.56, 54.49 and 33.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.56, 54.49 and 33.45 is: 46.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.56 : 54.49 = 33.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.56/54.49 = 33.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.56x = 54.49 × 33.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.56x = 1,822.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,822.69/39.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.07

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