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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.69, 59.40 and 33.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.69, 59.40 and 33.55 is: 50.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.69 : 59.40 = 33.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.69/59.40 = 33.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.69x = 59.40 × 33.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.69x = 1,992.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,992.72/39.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.21

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