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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.74, 54.90 and 33.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.74, 54.90 and 33.66 is: 46.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.74 : 54.90 = 33.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.74/54.90 = 33.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.74x = 54.90 × 33.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.74x = 1,847.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,847.93/39.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.51

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