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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.99, 59.66 and 33.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.99, 59.66 and 33.61 is: 50.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.99 : 59.66 = 33.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.99/59.66 = 33.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.99x = 59.66 × 33.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.99x = 2,005.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,005.00/39.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.14

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