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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.83, 55.04 and 33.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.83, 55.04 and 33.26 is: 45.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.83 : 55.04 = 33.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.83/55.04 = 33.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.83x = 55.04 × 33.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.83x = 1,830.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,830.19/39.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.96

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