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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.97, 59.88 and 33.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.97, 59.88 and 33.59 is: 50.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.97 : 59.88 = 33.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.97/59.88 = 33.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.97x = 59.88 × 33.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.97x = 2,011.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,011.52/39.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.33

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