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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.94, 54.93 and 33.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.94, 54.93 and 33.32 is: 45.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.94 : 54.93 = 33.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.94/54.93 = 33.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.94x = 54.93 × 33.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.94x = 1,830.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,830.27/39.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.83

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