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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.95, 55.17 and 33.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.95, 55.17 and 33.11 is: 45.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.95 : 55.17 = 33.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.95/55.17 = 33.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.95x = 55.17 × 33.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.95x = 1,826.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,826.68/39.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.72

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