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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.98, 55.14 and 33.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.98, 55.14 and 33.50 is: 46.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.98 : 55.14 = 33.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.98/55.14 = 33.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.98x = 55.14 × 33.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.98x = 1,847.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,847.19/39.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.20

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