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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.85, 59.62 and 33.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.85, 59.62 and 33.45 is: 50.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.85 : 59.62 = 33.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.85/59.62 = 33.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.85x = 59.62 × 33.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.85x = 1,994.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,994.29/39.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.04

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