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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.65, 54.69 and 33.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.65, 54.69 and 33.50 is: 46.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.65 : 54.69 = 33.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.65/54.69 = 33.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.65x = 54.69 × 33.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.65x = 1,832.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,832.12/39.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.21

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