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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.80, 59.58 and 33.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.80, 59.58 and 33.80 is: 50.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.80 : 59.58 = 33.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.80/59.58 = 33.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.80x = 59.58 × 33.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.80x = 2,013.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,013.80/39.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.60

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