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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.84, 59.64 and 33.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.84, 59.64 and 33.42 is: 50.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.84 : 59.64 = 33.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.84/59.64 = 33.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.84x = 59.64 × 33.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.84x = 1,993.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,993.17/39.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.03

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