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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.02, 53.86 and 24.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.02, 53.86 and 24.48 is: 33.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.02 : 53.86 = 24.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.02/53.86 = 24.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.02x = 53.86 × 24.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.02x = 1,318.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,318.49/39.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.79

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