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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.94, 59.81 and 33.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.94, 59.81 and 33.16 is: 49.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.94 : 59.81 = 33.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.94/59.81 = 33.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.94x = 59.81 × 33.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.94x = 1,983.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,983.38/39.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.66

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