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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.84, 55 and 33.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.84, 55 and 33.42 is: 46.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.84 : 55 = 33.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.84/55 = 33.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.84x = 55 × 33.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.84x = 1,838.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,838.10/39.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.14

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