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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.89, 59.67 and 37.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.89, 59.67 and 37.33 is: 55.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.89 : 59.67 = 37.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.89/59.67 = 37.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.89x = 59.67 × 37.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.89x = 2,227.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,227.33/39.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.83

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