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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.03, 53.86 and 22.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.03, 53.86 and 22.65 is: 31.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.03 : 53.86 = 22.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.03/53.86 = 22.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.03x = 53.86 × 22.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.03x = 1,219.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,219.82/39.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.26

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