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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.56, 59.34 and 33.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.56, 59.34 and 33.56 is: 50.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.56 : 59.34 = 33.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.56/59.34 = 33.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.56x = 59.34 × 33.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.56x = 1,991.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,991.45/39.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.34

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