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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39, 53.76 and 32.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39, 53.76 and 32.84 is: 45.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39 : 53.76 = 32.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39/53.76 = 32.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39x = 53.76 × 32.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39x = 1,765.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,765.48/39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.27

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