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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.03, 54.09 and 38.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.03, 54.09 and 38.31 is: 53.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.03 : 54.09 = 38.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.03/54.09 = 38.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.03x = 54.09 × 38.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.03x = 2,072.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,072.19/39.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.09

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