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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.06, 53.69 and 34.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.06, 53.69 and 34.05 is: 46.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.06 : 53.69 = 34.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.06/53.69 = 34.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.06x = 53.69 × 34.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.06x = 1,828.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,828.14/39.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.80

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