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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39, 53.70 and 31.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39, 53.70 and 31.26 is: 43.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39 : 53.70 = 31.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39/53.70 = 31.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39x = 53.70 × 31.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39x = 1,678.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,678.66/39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.04

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