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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39, 53.81 and 22.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39, 53.81 and 22.63 is: 31.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39 : 53.81 = 22.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39/53.81 = 22.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39x = 53.81 × 22.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39x = 1,217.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,217.45/39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.22

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