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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39, 54.05 and 38.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39, 54.05 and 38.40 is: 53.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39 : 54.05 = 38.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39/54.05 = 38.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39x = 54.05 × 38.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39x = 2,075.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,075.52/39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.22

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