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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.92, 55.16 and 33.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.92, 55.16 and 33.86 is: 46.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.92 : 55.16 = 33.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.92/55.16 = 33.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.92x = 55.16 × 33.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.92x = 1,867.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,867.72/39.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.79

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