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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.66, 59.49 and 33.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.66, 59.49 and 33.69 is: 50.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.66 : 59.49 = 33.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.66/59.49 = 33.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.66x = 59.49 × 33.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.66x = 2,004.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,004.22/39.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.54

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